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Recall 13V-580: 2014 American Coach American Eagle, 2015 American Coach American Heritage and 16 more

Fleetwood RV, Inc. recall for seat belts, reported to NHTSA on Nov 20, 2013, covering about 774 vehicles.

NHTSA number
13V-580
Report date
Nov 20, 2013
Vehicles affected
774
Owners notified
Jan 17, 2014

The problem

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."

The risk

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.

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.

Recall details

ManufacturerFleetwood RV, Inc.
ComponentSeat Belts › Front › Buckle Assembly
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number13V580000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
American Coach American Eagle2014All years
American Coach American Heritage2015All years
American Coach American Revolution2014All years
Fleetwood American Tradition2014All years
Fleetwood Bounder2014All years
Fleetwood Bounder Classic2014All years
Fleetwood Discovery2014All years
Fleetwood Excursion2014All years
Fleetwood Expedition2014All years
Fleetwood Jamboree Searcher2014All years
Fleetwood Jamboree Sport2014All years
Fleetwood Providence2014All years
Fleetwood Southwind2014All years
Fleetwood Storm2014All years
Fleetwood Terra2014All years
Fleetwood Terra SE2014All years
Fleetwood Tioga Montara2014All years
Fleetwood Tioga Ranger2014All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 13V-580?

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."

How is recall 13V-580 fixed?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.