| NHTSA Recall # | 34302 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 04V056000 |
| MFG Compaign # | |
| Manufacturer | NEWMAR CORPORATION |
| Supplier | NEWMAR |
| Brand | NEWMAR |
| Model | ESSEX |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE |
| Date of notification | 04/03/04 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 20/04/03 |
| End date of manufacturing | 26/11/03 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | ODI |
| Report received | 05/02/04 |
| Report created | 10/02/04 |
| Regulation part number | 571 |
| FMV safety standard number | 207 |
| Estimated number of affected units | 83 |
| 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. |
| Consequence summary | 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 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). |