Safety Recall NHTSA · 04V040000 Reported January 29, 2004

Foretravel/villa/driver and passenger seat belt

Q: What is recall 04V040000?

NHTSA recall 04V040000 was issued by Foretravel, Inc. on January 29, 2004. It addresses: Foretravel/villa/driver and passenger seat belt. The recall affects approximately 60 vehicles , with the defect involving the Seat Belts component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Foretravel, Inc. · Seat Belts · 60 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

04V040000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Foretravel, Inc.

Component

Seat Belts

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

January 29, 2004

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

The seat belt buckle anchorage can separate from the seat frame, which could result in a crash.

Corrective Action

Villa international will inspect the belt latch bolt and install a bushing and a grade 5 bolt (see 03e-061). 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 1-714-535-7272 or foretravel at 1-936-564-8367.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Foretravel, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 04V040000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 04V040000

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

What is recall 04V040000?

NHTSA recall 04V040000 was issued by Foretravel, Inc. on January 29, 2004. It addresses: Foretravel/villa/driver and passenger seat belt. The recall affects approximately 60 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seat Belts component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Foretravel, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 04V040000 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.