SYS ONLINE INGEST 3 hours ago SOURCE NHTSA · TC BUILD v0.0.29
Vehicle scope Default: all classes — narrow to retail passenger anytime

Auto XS · United States · Crit

Auto XS Heated Car Seat Cushion: Equipment — electrical

Affects Auto XS Heated Car Seat Cushion · — — about 41K vehicles.

The hazard

If the seat cover overheats melting the fabric, it can increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant or may result in a vehicle fire.

What to do

Walser does not know the contact information for the purchasers of the heated seat covers. Walser will work with the exclusive seller, ALDI USA to issue a joint press release instructing owners to return the affected seat covers back to ALDI for a refund. The recall began on February 11, 2016. Owners may contact Walser customer service at 1-800-222-0999.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational