Recall 03E041000: Seats, Front Assembly, Recliner

NHTSA recall 03E041000 · announced August 8, 2003 · Villa · 30 units affected

The problem

VILLA ELECTRIC RECLINE 2004 SIGNATURE PILOT/CO-PILOT SEATS BUILT MARCH 1 AND JULY 15, 2003, AND FOR USE IN 2004 MONACO SIGNATURE MOTOR HOMES. THE ELECTRIC SCREW DRIVE HOUSING DOES NOT MEET THE LOAD REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS."

The risk

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE SEAT(S) COULD FAIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.

What to do

VILLA INTERNATIONAL WILL NOTIFY THE CUSTOMERS OF THE MONACO COACHES WHICH HAVE THESE SEATS AND WILL REPLACE THE ELECTRIC ACTUATOR WITH A HEAVY-DUTY ACTUATOR ON BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT. THIS WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 13, 2003. 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 888-707-7272 OR THE MONACO COACH RECALL HOTLINE BY CALLING 800-685-6545.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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).

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.