NHTSA Campaign 07V476000
SEATS
Issued by FORETRAVEL, INC. · Reported Oct 10, 2007 · 13 vehicles affected
What's wrong
CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES 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.
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, SEPARATION OF THE SEAT FROM THE SEAT PEDESTAL MAY LEAD TO PERSONAL INJURY OF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL 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 NOVEMBER 30, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORETRAVEL AT 936-564-8367.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FORETRAVEL | PHENIX | 2007 | 13 |
| FORETRAVEL | PHENIX | 2008 | 13 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 07V476000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.