Villa International: Safety Recalls in 2003

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Villa International in 2003. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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November 28, 2003

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

VILLA INTERNATIONAL/DRIVER/PASSENGER SEAT

CERTAIN INTEGRATED DRIVER/PASSENGER SEAT FRAMES W/#1170 OR #1180 PEDESTAL W/1" ON THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE MOUNT FOR USE ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES. THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE ANCHORAGE TO THE FRAME CAN FAIL TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207/210, "SEATING SYSTEMS," AND "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES."

NHTSA ID: 03E061000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 856

Consequence Summary:

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE ANCHORAGE CAN SEPARATE FROM THE SEAT FRAME, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURIES TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.

Corrective Action:

VILLA WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPAIR THE SEATS FREE OF CHARGE. A 7/8" BUSHING WILL BE INSERTED INTO THE 1" TUBE AT THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE ANCHORAGE AND FASTENED TOGETHER USING A 3/8-16X2 GRADE 5 HEX BOLT. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING DECEMBER 2003 OR JANUARY 2004. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VILLA INTERNATIONAL AT 714-535-7272.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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August 8, 2003

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

VILLA INTERNATIONAL/DRIVER/PASSENGER SEAT

VILLA ELECTRIC RECLINE 2004 SIGNATURE PILOT/CO-PILOT SEATS BUILT MARCH 1 AND JULY 15, 2003, AND FOR USE IN 2004 MONACO SIGNATURE MOTOR HOMES. THE ELECTRIC SCREW DRIVE HOUSING DOES NOT MEET THE LOAD REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS."

NHTSA ID: 03E041000

Component: SEATS

# of Units Affected: 30

Consequence Summary:

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE SEAT(S) COULD FAIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.

Corrective Action:

VILLA INTERNATIONAL WILL NOTIFY THE CUSTOMERS OF THE MONACO COACHES WHICH HAVE THESE SEATS AND WILL REPLACE THE ELECTRIC ACTUATOR WITH A HEAVY-DUTY ACTUATOR ON BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT. THIS WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 13, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VILLA INTERNATIONAL AT 888-707-7272 OR THE MONACO COACH RECALL HOTLINE BY CALLING 800-685-6545.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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