Villa 2004 Signature Seat Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 03E041000
Manufacturer: VILLA INTERNATIONAL
Manufactured Begin Date: March 1st, 2003
Manufactured End Date: July 15th, 2003
Date of Owner Notification: August 13th, 2003

Defect Summary:
VILLA ELECTRIC RECLINE 2004 SIGNATURE PILOT/CO-PILOT SEATS BUILT MARCH 1 AND JULY 15, 2003, AND FOR USE IN 2004 MONACO SIGNATURE MOTOR HOMES. THE ELECTRIC SCREW DRIVE HOUSING DOES NOT MEET THE LOAD REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS."

Consequence Summary:
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE SEAT(S) COULD FAIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.

Corrective Summary:
VILLA INTERNATIONAL WILL NOTIFY THE CUSTOMERS OF THE MONACO COACHES WHICH HAVE THESE SEATS AND WILL REPLACE THE ELECTRIC ACTUATOR WITH A HEAVY-DUTY ACTUATOR ON BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT. THIS WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 13, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VILLA INTERNATIONAL AT 888-707-7272 OR THE MONACO COACH RECALL HOTLINE BY CALLING 800-685-6545.

Recall Notes:
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).