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HighNHTSA·24E002000·Announced 2024-01-11

Villa International Recalls Seat Pedestals Due to Welding Defect

Villa International is recalling seat pedestals with part number 400029 because improper welding may cause the seat assembly to loosen or detach.

What this means for you

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, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Villa International is recalling certain seat pedestals, identified by part number 400029. 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. Consequently, these seat assemblies do not 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 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 on January 15, 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 Pedestals
Hazard
Affected units
35

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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