VILLA 2-POINT DRIVE/PASSENGER SEAT FRAME WITH ELECTRIC RECLINE BUILT JANUARY 22 THROUGH MARCH 24
— Recall Campaign #04E027000
VILLA 2-POINT DRIVE/PASSENGER SEAT FRAME WITH ELECTRIC RECLINE BUILT JANUARY 22 THROUGH MARCH 24, 2004. THE SCREW DRIVE WAS NOT HEAT TREATED PROPERLY AND CAN BREAK CAUSING THE SEAT TO FALL BACKWARD.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 33 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
04E027000
| Manufacturer: | Villa International |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | April 09, 2004 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 04E027000 |
| Units affected: | 33 |
- Description:
- VILLA 2-POINT DRIVE/PASSENGER SEAT FRAME WITH ELECTRIC RECLINE BUILT JANUARY 22 THROUGH MARCH 24, 2004. THE SCREW DRIVE WAS NOT HEAT TREATED PROPERLY AND CAN BREAK CAUSING THE SEAT TO FALL BACKWARD.
- Consequeces:
- SHOULD THE SEAT FALL BACKWARDS WITHOUT WARNING, THE DRIVER COULD LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH. OR, IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE SEAT COULD FAIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJRY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
- Corrective action:
- VILLA WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND REPAIR THE SEATS FREE OF CHARGE. ALL UNITS WERE REPAIRED AT/BY THE MANUFACTURER. NO OWNER NOTIFICATION NOTICES WILL BE SENT.
- 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).