Vehicle recall 04V056000 · February 5, 2004

2004 Newmar Essex

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…

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Summary: 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.
Consequence: The seat belt buckle anchorage can separate from the seat frame, which could result in a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Notes: Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 04V056000
Reported to NHTSA: February 5, 2004
Filed by: NEWMAR CORPORATION
Owner notification: March 4, 2004
Vehicles potentially affected: 83
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Seat belts › Front › Anchorage

Recall 04V056000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Newmar Essex (2004): 2004

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