Earlier this year, we reported on Nissan’s controversial use of “do not resew” tags on new vehicle seat covers. Nissan had implemented the restriction without giving an explanation as to why it had been put in place or what other repair options were available to auto trimmers. Not even SEMA was able to get the automaker to comment on the issue. Well, after months of no … [Read more...] about Nissan Answers ‘Do Not Resew’ Inquiries
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No Ideal Solution to ‘Do Not Resew’ Tags
In March, The Hog Ring published an article titled "Warning: Do Not Resew This Cover" – which outlined Nissan's warning to auto trimmers that repairs to their seat covers could prevent seat-mounted airbags from deploying properly. Not surprisingly, the article raised a number of questions and concerns among our readers about issues of liability. … [Read more...] about No Ideal Solution to ‘Do Not Resew’ Tags
Warning: Do Not Resew This Cover
For many years, there has been confusion within the auto upholstery industry over whether it is safe or even legal for trimmers to repair seats that contain side airbags. Well Nissan has made it clear by attaching the above warning label to its seat covers. … [Read more...] about Warning: Do Not Resew This Cover
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