Safety Recall NHTSA · 03E041000 Reported August 8, 2003

Villa international/driver/passenger seat

Villa International · Seats · 30 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
03E041000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Seats
Vehicles Affected
30
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
August 8, 2003

Defect Summary

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."

Safety Consequence

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Villa International dealer and reference recall ID 03E041000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 03E041000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 03E041000?

NHTSA recall 03E041000 was issued by Villa International on August 8, 2003. It addresses: Villa international/driver/passenger seat. The recall affects approximately 30 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seats component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Villa International dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 03E041000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.