NHTSA recall campaign
07V476000
ManufacturerFORETRAVEL, INC.Reported2007-10-10Affected13 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
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.
Risk
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, SEPARATION OF THE SEAT FROM THE SEAT PEDESTAL MAY LEAD TO PERSONAL INJURY OF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
Manufacturer 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.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →