Villa International Recalls Pedestals and Seat Anchorages Due to Welding Defect
Villa International is recalling certain pedestals and seat anchorages because improper welding may cause the seat assembly to loosen or detach, increasing injury risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where a seat assembly may detach, increasing the risk of injury, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.
Plain-English summary
Villa International is recalling certain pedestals and seat anchorages, part number 400004. The recall addresses a defect where the pedestal mounting plate may be improperly welded. This issue can cause the plate to separate, leading to the seat assembly loosening or detaching. As a result, these seat assemblies fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, “Seating Systems,” and number 210, “Seat belt assembly anchorages.”
A loose or detached seat assembly increases the risk of injury. 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 were mailed on January 9, 2024. Owners may contact Villa International customer service at 1-888-707-7272. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- SEATS recall
- Manufacturer
- Villa International
- Category
- Vehicle — Seat Assembly
- Affected units
- 35
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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