OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
03E061000
Seats
Reported Nov 28, 2003 · VILLA INTERNATIONAL
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
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.
Remedy
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.
Notes
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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