The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·25E056000·Announced 2025-09-11

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 the risk of injury.

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 seat assemblies 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 is due to a defect where the pedestal mounting plate may be improperly welded. This issue can cause the plate to separate, leading the seat assembly to loosen or detach. As a result, these seat assemblies fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 207, "Seating Systems," and 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 are expected to be mailed on September 15, 2025. Owners may contact Villa International customer service at 1-888-707-7272 for more information.

The recalled product

Product
SEATS recall
Manufacturer
Villa International
Category
Vehicle — Seat Assembly
Hazard
Affected units
16

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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