Villa International | NHTSA Recall #03E061000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03E061000 by Villa International. Includes 856 affected units, VILLA INTERNATIONAL/DRIVER/PASSENGER SEAT, component: SEATS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain integrated driver/passenger seat frames w/#1170 or #1180 pedestal w/1" on the seat belt buckle mount for use on certain motor homes. the seat belt buckle anchorage to the frame can fail to meet the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207/210, "seating systems," and "seat belt assembly anchorages."

Corrective Action

Villa will notify its customers and repair the seats free of charge. a 7/8" bushing will be inserted into the 1" tube at the seat belt buckle anchorage and fastened together using a 3/8-16x2 grade 5 hex bolt. owner notification is expected to begin during december 2003 or january 2004. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact villa international at 714-535-7272.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03E061000

Manufacturer: Villa International

Report Received Date: 2003-11-28T00:00:00

Subject: Villa international/driver/passenger seat

Component: Seats

Potentially Affected Units: 856

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Certain integrated driver/passenger seat frames w/#1170 or #1180 pedestal w/1" on the seat belt buckle mount for use on certain motor homes. the seat belt buckle anchorage to the frame can fail to meet the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207/210, "seating systems," and "seat belt assembly anchorages."

Consequence Summary: In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat belt buckle anchorage can separate from the seat frame, possibly resulting in serious injuries to the seat occupant.

Corrective Action: Villa will notify its customers and repair the seats free of charge. a 7/8" bushing will be inserted into the 1" tube at the seat belt buckle anchorage and fastened together using a 3/8-16x2 grade 5 hex bolt. owner notification is expected to begin during december 2003 or january 2004. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact villa international at 714-535-7272.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-kg2t_xpry~a75m

NHTSA ID: 03E061000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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