Safety Recall NHTSA · 04E027000 Reported April 9, 2004

Villa international/driver/passenger seat

Villa International · N/A · 33 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
04E027000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
33
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
April 9, 2004

Defect Summary

Villa 2-point drive/passenger seat frame with electric recline built january 22 through march 24, 2004. the screw drive was not heat treated properly and can break causing the seat to fall backward.

Safety Consequence

Should the seat fall backwards without warning, the driver could lose control of the vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash. or, in the event of a vehicle crash, the seat could fail, possibly resulting in injry to the seat occupant.

Corrective Action

Villa will notify customers and repair the seats free of charge. all units were repaired at/by the manufacturer. no owner notification notices will be sent.

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 04E027000 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 04E027000

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

What is recall 04E027000?

NHTSA recall 04E027000 was issued by Villa International on April 9, 2004. It addresses: Villa international/driver/passenger seat. The recall affects approximately 33 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 04E027000 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.