NHTSAGeneral Alert
Villa International - Incorrect Weld May Cause Seat Failure/FMVSS 207, 210
Published: September 11, 2025Recall ID: 25E056000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A loose or detached seat assembly increases the risk of injury.
Product Description & Identification
Villa International is recalling certain pedestals and seat anchorages, part number 400004. The pedestal mounting plate may be improperly welded, causing the plate to separate and the seat assembly to loosen or detach. As such, these seat assemblies fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 207, "Seating Systems," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Affected Products
Incorrect Weld May Cause Seat Failure/FMVSS 207, 210
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Incorrect Weld May Cause Seat Failure/FMVSS 207, 210 |
| Nhtsa id | 25E056000 |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25E056000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Equipment |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Villa International |
| Defect summary | Villa International is recalling certain pedestals and seat anchorages, part number 400004. The pedestal mounting plate may be improperly welded, causing the plate to separate and the seat assembly to loosen or detach. As such, these seat assemblies fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 207, "Seating Systems," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages." |
| Completion rate | 25.00 |
| Corrective action | Villa International will work with the affected vehicle manufacturers to inspect for a missing weld and replace the pedestal as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 15, 2025. Owners may contact Villa International customer service at 1-888-707-7272. |
| Consequence summary | A loose or detached seat assembly increases the risk of injury. |
| Potentially affected | 16 |
| Report received date | 2025-09-11T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |