Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #14V431000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V431000 by Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.. Affecting model year 2014 allegro bus recreational vehicles equipped with certain villa international abts driver and passenger abts seats Includes 158 affected units, Seat Belt Fray/FMVSS 209, component: SEAT BELTS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2014 allegro bus recreational vehicles equipped with certain villa international abts driver and passenger abts seats

Defect Summary

Tiffin motorhomes, inc. (tiffin) is recalling certain model year 2014 allegro bus recreational vehicles equipped with certain villa international abts driver and passenger abts seats. the seat belt attachment may be incorrect and the seat belt may fray if it rubs along a steel bracket in the seat, reducing its strength. as such, these seats do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 209, "seat belt assemblies."

Corrective Action

Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, repair the single link system with fasteners and re-attaching the seat belt bracket, free of charge. the recall began in august 18, 2014. owners may contact tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V431000
Report Received Date: 2014-07-16T00:00:00
Subject: Seat belt fray/fmvss 209
Component: Seat Belts
Potentially Affected Units: 158

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Tiffin motorhomes, inc. (tiffin) is recalling certain model year 2014 allegro bus recreational vehicles equipped with certain villa international abts driver and passenger abts seats. the seat belt attachment may be incorrect and the seat belt may fray if it rubs along a steel bracket in the seat, reducing its strength. as such, these seats do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 209, "seat belt assemblies."
Consequence Summary: The weakened seat belt may fail to properly restrain the seat occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action: Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, repair the single link system with fasteners and re-attaching the seat belt bracket, free of charge. the recall began in august 18, 2014. owners may contact tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 73.42

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NHTSA ID: 14V431000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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