American Coach / Fleetwood recall: Seat belts
What is wrong
Fleetwood RV, Inc. (Fleetwood) is recalling certain model year 2014 model American Eagle, American Heritage, American Revolution, American Tradition, Bounder, Bounder Classic, Discovery, Excursion, Expedition, Providence, South Wind, Storm, Terra, Terra SE, Jamboree Searcher, Jamboree Sport, Tioga Montara, and Tioga Ranger recreational vehicles equipped with IMMI-brand L9 seat belt assemblies. When the button is pressed to release the seat belt, the latch plate can become partially engaged with the buckle, making the seat belt difficult to unlatch. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
What could happen
If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.
The fix
Fleetwood will notify owners and dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt buckle, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 17, 2014. Owners may contact Fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216. Fleetwood's recall number 131112FRV.
Vehicles covered
- American Coach American Eagle 2014
- American Coach American Heritage 2015
- American Coach American Revolution 2014
- Fleetwood American Tradition 2014
- Fleetwood Bounder 2014
- Fleetwood Bounder Classic 2014
- Fleetwood Discovery 2014
- Fleetwood Excursion 2014
- Fleetwood Expedition 2014
- Fleetwood Jamboree Searcher 2014
- Fleetwood Jamboree Sport 2014
- Fleetwood Providence 2014
- Fleetwood Southwind 2014
- Fleetwood Storm 2014
- Fleetwood Terra 2014
- Fleetwood Terra Se 2014
- Fleetwood Tioga Montara 2014
- Fleetwood Tioga Ranger 2014
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 13V580000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Fleetwood RV, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Nov 20, 2013
- Owners notified
- Jan 17, 2014
- Vehicles or items affected
- 774
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Aug 22, 2013 to Nov 11, 2013
- Part
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
- Maker's own recall number
- 131112FRV
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.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Fleetwood / Holiday Rambler / Monaco recall: Equipment Jul 21, 2015
- Fleetwood recall: Equipment May 10, 2013
- Fleetwood recall: Electrical system Aug 3, 2011
- Fleetwood recall: Equipment Jul 22, 2011
- Fleetwood recall: Electrical system Mar 24, 2011
- Fleetwood / Holiday Rambler recall: Fuel system, other Mar 3, 2017
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.