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.