The problem
Certain motorhomes fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207, "Seating systems," and no. 210 "Seat belt assembly anchorages." The seat belt anchorage bolts can fail.
The risk
The seat belt buckle anchorage can separate from the seat frame, which could result in a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the belt latch bolt and install a bushing and a grade 5 bolt. Owner notification began march 4, 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 newmar at 1-800-731-8300 or villa international at 714-535-7272.
Contacts
Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Newmar dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 04V056000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.