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.
Newmar Corporation – DRIVER SEAT/VILLA/FMVSS 207
| Report Received Date | 10/17/2007 |
| NHTSA ID | 07V490000 |
| Consequence Summary | IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, SEPARATION OF THE SEAT FROM THE SEAT PEDESTAL MAY LEAD TO PERSONAL INJURY. |
| Corrective Action | 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. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 13 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=07V490000) |
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