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Check whether your vehicle is affected and follow the manufacturer’s recall instructions — the repair is free.
A loose or detached seat assembly increases the risk of injury.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Parts can come loose.
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.
Who to contact: 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.
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."
This recall was issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Villa International — Incorrect Weld May Cause Seat Failure/FMVSS 207, 210”
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