Safety Recall NHTSA · 05E017000 Reported March 28, 2005

Driver seat can separate from base

Q: What is recall 05E017000?

NHTSA recall 05E017000 was issued by Villa International on March 28, 2005. It addresses: Driver seat can separate from base. The recall affects approximately 158 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A 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.

Villa International · N/A · 158 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

05E017000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Villa International

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

158

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

March 28, 2005

Defect Summary

Certain villa driver's seat, model 903, with a 5 inch swivel pedestal installed in 2001 through 2005 newell motorcoaches. the swivel pedestal center bolt pulls through the pedestal top plate and cannot meet the full load requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207, seating systems.

Safety Consequence

In the event of a vehicle crash, the center bolt on the swivel pedestal can break, potentially leading to serious injury or death to the occupant.

Corrective Action

Villa will notify the customer of newell coach and replace the pedestal with a reinforcement pedestal free of charge. the recall began april 19, 2005. owners may contact villa international at 1-888-707-7272.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Villa International dealer and reference recall ID 05E017000 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 05E017000

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

What is recall 05E017000?

NHTSA recall 05E017000 was issued by Villa International on March 28, 2005. It addresses: Driver seat can separate from base. The recall affects approximately 158 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 05E017000 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.