February 1, 2024 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 24V061000
Incorrect Weld May Cause Seat Failure/FMVSS 207
A loose or detached seat assembly increases the risk of injury.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V061
Manufacturer Jayco
, Inc.
Components SEATS
Potential Number of Units Affected 148
Summary
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Entegra Anthem, Aspire, Cornerstone, and Reatta XL motorhomes. The pedestal mounting plate on the driver’s seat may be improperly welded, causing the plate to separate and the seat assembly to loosen or detach. As such, these seat assemblies fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, “Seating Systems” and number 210, “Seat belt assembly anchorages.”
Remedy
Dealers will inspect for a missing weld and replace the pedestal as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 1, 2024. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco’s number for this recall is 9903602.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Chronology :
On January 11, 2024, Villa International sent an email to notify Jayco Compliance regarding their NHTSA recall number 24E-002 and advised that they are recalling certain seat pedestals, with part number 400029. The pedestal mounting plate may be improperly welded, which can cause the plate to separate and the seat assembly to loosen or detach. As such, these seat assemblies fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, “Seating Systems,” and number 210, “Seat belt assembly anchorages.” A loose or detached seat assembly increases the risk of injury. The Villa seats affected were fabricated and delivered to Jayco from 12. 27.21 through 3.27.22. These seats were installed into Jayco Entegra, Anthem, Aspire, Cornerstone, Reatta XL vehicles.
On January 15, 2024 the Warranty Incident Review Committee (WIRC) discussed the incident and determined it should be elevated to CPAC.
On January 17, 2024 the Corrective and Preventive Action Committee (CPAC) met to discuss this incident and elevated it to the Safety Steering Committee.
On January 25, 2024 the Safety Steering Committee voted in favor of proceeding with a noncompliance recall for failing to comply with (FMVSS) number 207, “Seating Systems,” and number 210, “Seat belt assembly anchorages.”
24E002 – Incorrect Weld May Cause Seat Failure – Villa International Seat Pedestal
16 Affected Products
Vehicles
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| ENTEGRA | ANTHEM | 2020-2023 |
| ENTEGRA | ASPIRE | 2020-2023 |
| ENTEGRA | CORNERSTONE | 2020-2023 |
| ENTEGRA | REATTA XL | 2020-2023 |
2 Associated Documents
Noncompliance Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-24V061-1659.PDF 215.641KB
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-24V061-1560.pdf 645.454KB
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-061
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Jayco, Inc. FEB 01, 2024 NHTSA Recall No. : 24V-061 Manufacturer Recall No. : 9903602
Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Jayco, Inc.
Address : 903 South Main Street
PO Box 460 Middlebury IN 46540 Company phone : 800-283-8267
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 148 Estimated percentage with defect : 1 %
Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2020-2023 Entegra Coach Anthem, Aspire, Cornerstone, Reatta XL Class A Vehicle Type : BUSES, MEDIUM & HEAVY VEHICLES Body Style : OTHER Power Train : DIESEL
Descriptive Information : Jayco Inc. determined the population from production records.
Production Dates : NOV 21, 2019 – AUG 25, 2022
VIN Range 1 : Begin : 1JSMEACV6N14F8061 End : 1JSMEACV8P14W8050 ✔ Not sequential Description of Noncompliance : Description of the Noncompliance : According to Villa International: The pedestal can is not properly welded to the mounting plate. FMVSS 1 : 207 – Seating systems
FMVSS 2 : 210 – Seat belt assembly anchorages
Description of the Safety Risk : The can to mounting plate could separate resulting in an increased risk of a crash and injury.
Description of the Cause : The pedestal can is not properly welded to the mounting plate. Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur : The seat assembly would be loose.
Involved Components : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-061 Page 2 Component Name 1 : Pedestal Component Description : Seating Pedestal Component Part Number : 400029 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : Villa International Address : 4733 Eastland Dr.
Elkhart Indiana 46516
Country : United States Chronology :
On January 11, 2024, Villa International sent an email to notify Jayco Compliance regarding their NHTSA recall number 24E-002 and advised that they are recalling certain seat pedestals, with part number 400029. The pedestal mounting plate may be improperly welded, which can cause the plate to separate and the seat assembly to loosen or detach. As such, these seat assemblies fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, “Seating Systems,” and number 210, “Seat belt assembly anchorages.” A loose or detached seat assembly increases the risk of injury. The Villa seats affected were fabricated and delivered to Jayco from 12. 27.21 through 3.27.22. These seats were installed into Jayco Entegra, Anthem, Aspire, Cornerstone, Reatta XL vehicles.
On January 15, 2024 the Warranty Incident Review Committee (WIRC) discussed the incident and determined it should be elevated to CPAC.
On January 17, 2024 the Corrective and Preventive Action Committee (CPAC) met to discuss this incident and elevated it to the Safety Steering Committee.
On January 25, 2024 the Safety Steering Committee voted in favor of proceeding with a noncompliance recall for failing to comply with (FMVSS) number 207, “Seating Systems,” and number 210, “Seat belt assembly anchorages.” Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : Jayco Inc. dealers will inspect for a missing weld at the can base and if the
weld is missing they will replace the pedestal, as necessary, free of charge. There are no warranty claims or complaints associated with this recall.
Jayco Inc. will be reporting the quarterly completion rates to NHTSA. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : The replacement pedestal will have the proper welds. The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-061
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production :
According to Villa International: Pedestals in production are inspected and documented after welded pedestal is completed, prior to being powder coated, after powder coating, and at final seat assembly. Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : Jayco will notify its dealers and affected retail owners.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : MAR 01, 2024 – MAR 01, 2024
Planned Owner Notification Date : MAR 01, 2024 – MAR 01, 2024
* NR – Not Reported
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