NHTSA Campaign 07V490000

SEATS

Issued by NEWMAR CORPORATION · Reported Oct 17, 2007 · 13 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Consequence

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, SEPARATION OF THE SEAT FROM THE SEAT PEDESTAL MAY LEAD TO PERSONAL INJURY.

Remedy

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
NEWMAR KING AIRE 2008 13
NEWMAR LONDON AIRE 2006 13
NEWMAR LONDON AIRE 2007 13

Source: NHTSA Campaign 07V490000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.