Villa International is recalling certain pedestals and seat anchorages
— Recall Campaign #23E098000
Villa International is recalling certain pedestals and seat anchorages, part number 400004. The pedestal mounting plate may be improperly welded, causing the plate to separate and the seat assembly to loosen or detach. As such, these seat assemblies fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, ?Seating Systems,", and number 210, "Seat belt assembly anchorages."
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 35 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
23E098000
| Manufacturer: | Villa International |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | December 29, 2023 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 23E098000 |
| Units affected: | 35 |
- Description:
- Villa International is recalling certain pedestals and seat anchorages, part number 400004. The pedestal mounting plate may be improperly welded, causing the plate to separate and the seat assembly to loosen or detach. As such, these seat assemblies fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, ?Seating Systems,", and number 210, "Seat belt assembly anchorages."
- Consequeces:
- A loose or detached seat assembly increases the risk of injury.
- Corrective action:
- Villa International will work with the affected vehicle manufacturers to inspect for a missing weld, and replace the pedestal, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 9, 2024. Owners may contact Villa International customer service at 1-888-707-7272.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.