Safety Recall NHTSA · 03E061000 Reported November 28, 2003

Villa international/driver/passenger seat

Villa International · N/A · 856 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
03E061000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Villa International
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
856
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
November 28, 2003

Defect Summary

Certain integrated driver/passenger seat frames w/#1170 or #1180 pedestal w/1" on the seat belt buckle mount for use on certain motor homes. the seat belt buckle anchorage to the frame can fail to meet the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207/210, "seating systems," and "seat belt assembly anchorages."

Safety Consequence

In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat belt buckle anchorage can separate from the seat frame, possibly resulting in serious injuries to the seat occupant.

Corrective Action

Villa will notify its customers and repair the seats free of charge. a 7/8" bushing will be inserted into the 1" tube at the seat belt buckle anchorage and fastened together using a 3/8-16x2 grade 5 hex bolt. owner notification is expected to begin during december 2003 or january 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 villa international at 714-535-7272.

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 03E061000 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 03E061000

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

What is recall 03E061000?

NHTSA recall 03E061000 was issued by Villa International on November 28, 2003. It addresses: Villa international/driver/passenger seat. The recall affects approximately 856 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Villa International dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 03E061000 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.