NHTSA recall 04V056000
Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
Newmar Essex
Reported Feb 5, 200483 vehicles affectedNEWMAR CORPORATIONBuilt Apr 20, 2003 – Nov 26, 2003
The defect
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 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.