NHTSA Recall 07V490000: Seats
NEWMAR CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 13 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Newmar King Aire.
| NHTSA campaign | 07V490000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SEATS |
| Report received | October 17, 2007 |
| Owner notification | December 4, 2007 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain diesel bus motor homes equipped with driver seats built by villa international fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207, "seating systems." the lower slide rails of the air suspension can fail.
Safety risk
In the event of a crash, separation of the seat from the seat pedestal may lead to personal injury.
Remedy
Newmar is working with villa to install two reinforcement tethers between the front of the seat pedestal and the top of the air suspension free of charge. The recall began on december 4, 2007. Owners may contact newmar at 574-773-7791.
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 07V490000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.