Foretravel Recall 07V476000: Seats

NHTSA recall 07V476000 · announced October 10, 2007 · filed by Foretravel, Inc. · 13 units affected

The problem

CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DRIVER SEATS BUILT BY VILLA INTERNATIONAL FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS." THE LOWER SLIDE RAILS OF THE AIR SUSPENSION CAN FAIL.

The risk

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, SEPARATION OF THE SEAT FROM THE SEAT PEDESTAL MAY LEAD TO PERSONAL INJURY OF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.

What to do

DEALERS WILL INSTALL TWO REINFORCEMENT TETHERS BETWEEN THE FRONT OF THE SEAT PEDESTAL AND THE TOP OF THE AIR SUSPENSION FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 30, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORETRAVEL AT 936-564-8367.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2007 Foretravel Phenix
• 2008 Foretravel Phenix

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