NHTSAGeneral Alert
Villa International - Incorrect Weld May Cause Seat Failure/FMVSS 207
Published: January 11, 2024Recall ID: 24E002000Category: 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 seat pedestals, with part number 400029. The pedestal mounting plate may be improperly welded, which can cause 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) number 207, "Seating Systems," and number 210, "Seat belt assembly anchorages."
Affected Products
Incorrect Weld May Cause Seat Failure/FMVSS 207
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Incorrect Weld May Cause Seat Failure/FMVSS 207 |
| Nhtsa id | 24E002000 |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24E002000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Equipment |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Villa International |
| Defect summary | Villa International is recalling certain seat pedestals, with part number 400029. The pedestal mounting plate may be improperly welded, which can cause 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) number 207, "Seating Systems," and number 210, "Seat belt assembly anchorages." |
| Completion rate | 2.86 |
| 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 January 15, 2024. 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. |
| Mfr campaign number | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially affected | 35 |
| Report received date | 2024-01-11T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |