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.