The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·14V330000·Announced 2014-06-17

American Coach Motor Homes Recalled for Defective Seat Belt Attachments

Allied Recreation Group is recalling 2013-2014 American Coach motor homes because incorrect seat belt attachments may cause fraying and reduced strength.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where a safety restraint system may fail, increasing the risk of injury in a crash, but no injuries or deaths are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Allied Recreation Group, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 American Coach-brand American Eagle and American Revolution motor homes, as well as certain 2013 American Tradition motor homes. These vehicles are equipped with certain Villa ISS GSK powered driver and passenger seats. The recall affects 57 units.

The seat belt attachment may be incorrect, causing the seat belt to fray if it rubs along a steel bracket in the seat. This fraying reduces the strength of the seat belt, meaning the seats do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies." A weakened seat belt may fail to properly restrain the seat occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Allied will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt attachment hardware. If necessary, dealers will reinstall the seat belts using new hardware and a protective sheath on the retractor side of the belt. The seat belt webbing will also be inspected and replaced if damage has resulted from an incorrect installation. Inspections and necessary repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began in August 2014. Owners may contact American Coach Owner Relations at 1-800-435-7345.

The recalled product

Product
AMERICAN COACH AMERICAN EAGLE, AMERICAN REVOLUTION, AMERICAN TRADITION
Brand
AMERICAN COACH
Manufacturer
Allied Recreation Group, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Motor Home
Hazard
Affected units
57

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (3)

  • AMERICAN EAGLE
  • AMERICAN REVOLUTION
  • AMERICAN TRADITION

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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