Recall 15V653 affects 7 2015-2016 Avion Azure motorhomes for a second-row seat bracket weld defect. Repair is free at any franchised Avion dealer.
Avion is recalling 7 2015-2016 Azure motorhomes because an underfloor seat bracket for the second row was welded in the wrong position. In a crash, the bracket can break and let the seats move, which raises injury risk; the Avion dealer repair is free.
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What's wrong?
The second-row seat bracket in the 2015-2016 Avion Azure is an underfloor metal mount for the seat structure. It helps hold the seat in position and carries crash loads from the seat and belt anchorage into the floor. That bracket has to stay fixed when the seat belt is loaded in a crash.
On affected Azure motorhomes, the weld on that underfloor bracket was placed incorrectly. A weld is the fused joint that ties the bracket to the surrounding structure; when it sits in the wrong spot, the bracket has a weak point instead of a secure load path. In a crash, that weak point can let the bracket break, so the seat and belt anchorage do not perform as the federal safety standard requires.
There is no warning sign before failure. The problem is hidden under the floor, so an owner is not expected to feel, hear, or see it during normal driving.
Who's affected?
Includes the 2015 and 2016 model years, both tied to the seat assembly listed for this recall.
| 2016 Avion Azure | seat assembly |
|---|---|
| 2015 Avion Azure | seat assembly |
| Units affected | 7 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific RV.
What's the safety risk?
If a seat bracket breaks, the seat can move during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Until the repair is complete, avoid using a loose or shifting seat and schedule service soon if your VIN is included. Repair is free at any franchised Avion dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2015-2016 Avion Azure is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Avion dealer to schedule the free underfloor second-row seat bracket replacement that fixes the improperly welded seat mount.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it. If not, reference recall number 15V653 when you call.
- Avoid using the second-row seats until the repair is complete.
- Call Avion customer service at 1-844-284-6678 with questions about scheduling or repair status.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, an Avion technician replaces the underfloor second-row seat brackets with the correct brackets and follows the supplied work instructions for the bracket replacement. The recall repair is free, and Avion covers the parts and labor needed to complete it. The work addresses the seat bracket weld issue by replacing the affected brackets used to mount the second-row seats. Once the replacement is complete, the dealer should confirm the second-row seat mounting hardware is secured under the recall instructions.
Timeline
| October 14, 2015 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| October 24, 2015 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 15V653?
Recall 15V653 covers 7 2015-2016 Avion Azure motorhomes with an underfloor second-row seat bracket weld that was placed incorrectly. If the bracket breaks in a crash, the seat can move and raise injury risk. Dealers will replace the brackets for free.
What should I do if my 2015-2016 Avion Azure is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorhome is included in recall 15V653. If it is, contact an Avion dealer or authorized service point to schedule the underfloor seat bracket replacement. Reference recall number 15V653 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the recall repair to be completed at no cost to the owner. For recall 15V653, dealers will replace the affected second-row seat brackets free of charge.
Is it safe to drive my Avion Azure before the seat bracket repair?
The recall filing does not list a do-not-drive order. The risk is tied to a crash: if the underfloor bracket breaks, the second-row seat can move and raise injury risk. Until the repair is complete, limit second-row seat use and arrange the free bracket replacement.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/15V653000 |
|---|---|
| Avion customer service | 1-844-284-6678 |
| NHTSA recall # | 15V653 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 15V653000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 31, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →