Safety Recall NHTSA · 04V080000 Reported February 17, 2004

Monaco/villa/driver and passenger seat belt

Monaco Coach Corporation · Seat Belts · 358 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
04V080000
Manufacturer Campaign
R04001
Component
Seat Belts
Vehicles Affected
358
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
February 17, 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

Dealers will inspect the belt latch bolt and install a bushing and a grade 5 bolt. owner notification began march 8, 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 monaco at 1-800-685-6545 or 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 Monaco Coach Corporation dealer and reference recall ID 04V080000 or campaign R04001.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 04V080000

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

What is recall 04V080000?

NHTSA recall 04V080000 was issued by Monaco Coach Corporation on February 17, 2004. It addresses: Monaco/villa/driver and passenger seat belt. The recall affects approximately 358 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seat Belts component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Monaco Coach Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 04V080000 or the manufacturer campaign number R04001. 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.