NHTSA Recall 04V056000
NHTSA Campaign Id 04V056000; Date: Feb. 5, 2004
The seat belt buckle anchorage can separate from the seat frame, which could result in a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2004 Newmar Essex
Component: Seat Belts:front:anchorage
Manufactured by: Newmar Corporation
Affected Units:: 83
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the belt latch bolt and install a bushing and a grade 5 bolt. Owner notification began March 4, 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 newmar at 1-800-731-8300 or villa International at 714-535-7272.
Recall Notes:
Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 4, 2004
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