Hearth Record

Seats: front assembly: recliner (Villa)

Vehicle equipment recall 03E-041. NHTSA received VILLA INTERNATIONAL’s report on Aug 8, 2003.

NHTSA’s own record, on nhtsa.gov

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NHTSA received VILLA INTERNATIONAL’s report on Aug 8, 2003. Copied from NHTSA on Oct 20, 2026.

Every line below is in NHTSA’s own words, with its source beside it.

What’s wrong with it?

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

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.”

Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file before 2010. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.

  • NHTSA’s part: Seats: front assembly: recliner.

What should you do?

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.

Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file before 2010. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.

  • How to reach the firm: ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Which ones are recalled?

NHTSA counts 30 items potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file before 2010. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.

  • Villa 2004 Signature SeatBuilt from Mar 1, 2003 to Jul 15, 2003

Who is recalling it?

  • Made by VILLA INTERNATIONAL.
Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file before 2010. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.

What the record doesn’t say

  • NHTSA’s recall file doesn’t say whether anyone was hurt.
  • Which ones, by part or lot: the recall’s report on NHTSA’s site gives them where the maker did; this file gives part numbers only where its maker listed them.
  • How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
Source:

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Sources

Source:

Vehicle, car seat, tire and vehicle equipment recalls, owner complaints and crash ratings are from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Copied on Oct 20, 2026.

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Not fully inspected in over two years (CMS flag)

11 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The state average is 14.3.

Source:

CMS, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

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