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NHTSARecalled Oct 17, 2007 · #07V490000

DRIVER SEAT/VILLA/FMVSS 207

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

CERTAIN DIESEL BUS MOTOR HOMES 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. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, SEPARATION OF THE SEAT FROM THE SEAT PEDESTAL MAY LEAD TO PERSONAL INJURY.

Product details

Product
DRIVER SEAT/VILLA/FMVSS 207
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Newmar Corporation
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

NEWMAR IS WORKING WITH VILLA TO 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 DECEMBER 4, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEWMAR AT 574-773-7791.

View the official CPSC notice