Campaign 05V-563

Certain motor homes fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207, "seating systems." vehicle seats that…

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Defect summary

CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS." VEHICLE SEATS THAT DO NOT HAVE A SEAT BELT MUST HAVE A DECAL ON THE SEATING LOCATION THAT STATES: "THIS SEAT NOT FOR OCCUPANCY WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION." THESE LABELS ARE MISSING.

Consequence

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, A SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED IF USING SEATS WHICH DO NOT HAVE SEAT BELTS, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

Remedy

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH CORRECTED LABELS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FREE OF CHARGE. AT THE CUSTOMER'S OPTION, A DEALER CAN INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 13, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRIPLE E RV AT 204-325-4361.

Notes

TRIPLE E RV RECALL NO. CA#5900-05. 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.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 05V563000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

4 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about equipment on these vehicles: 0, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 05V-563
MakeModelModel yearsComplaints on this component
Triple E RVCommander2005 to 20060
Triple E RVEmbassy20060
Triple E RVEmpress2005 to 20060
Triple E RVSignature20050
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.