NHTSA Campaign 07V481000

SEATS

Issued by MONACO COACH CORPORATION · Reported Oct 12, 2007 · 53 vehicles affected

What's wrong

CERTAIN CLASS A 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.

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

MONACO 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 NOVEMBER 16, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
MONACO COACH SIGNATURE 2006 53
MONACO COACH SIGNATURE 2007 53
MONACO COACH SIGNATURE 2008 53

Source: NHTSA Campaign 07V481000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.