2014 TIFFIN ALLEGRO BUS RECALL - #14V431000
RECALL FOR SEAT BELTS
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."
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2014 TIFFIN ALLEGRO BUS |
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| Manufacturer |
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
7/17/2014 |
| Influenced by |
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
8/18/2014 |
| # Affected |
158 |
| Recalled for |
SEAT BELTS |
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| Description |
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." |
| Consequences |
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. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2014 TIFFIN ALLEGRO BUS Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
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