Villa International is recalling certain seat pedestals, with part number 400029. The pedestal mounting plate may be improperly welded, which can cause 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.”
Villa International – Incorrect Weld May Cause Seat Failure/FMVSS 207
| Report Received Date | 01/11/2024 |
| NHTSA ID | 24E002000 |
| Consequence Summary | 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 are expected to be mailed January 15, 2024. Owners may contact Villa International customer service at 1-888-707-7272. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 35 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24E002000) |
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