Defect Description For Recall
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.”
Make Of Vehicle
AMERICAN COACH
Model Of Vehicle
AMERICAN REVOLUTION
Year
2014
Recall Campaign Number
13V580000
Component Description
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Fleetwood RV, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20130829
End Of Manufacture
20131112
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
774
Date Owners Notified
20140117
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Rev Recreation Group
Date Report Received
20131120
Make Campaign Number
131112FRV