NHTSA recall campaign
07V490000
ManufacturerNEWMAR CORPORATIONReported2007-10-17Affected13 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
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.
Risk
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, SEPARATION OF THE SEAT FROM THE SEAT PEDESTAL MAY LEAD TO PERSONAL INJURY.
Manufacturer 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.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →