Recall 13V580 covers 774 2014-2015 Fleetwood recreational vehicles for a seat belt buckle defect that traps the latch plate. Repair is free at Fleetwood dealers.
Fleetwood is recalling 774 2014-2015 recreational vehicles, including the Tioga Montara, American Eagle, and Bounder, because IMMI-brand L9 seat belt buckles can stay partly latched after the release button is pressed. A stuck buckle can slow exit in an emergency and raise the risk of injury; the Fleetwood dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The affected 2014-2015 Fleetwood recreational vehicles use IMMI-brand L9 seat belt assemblies at the front seats. The buckle holds the latch plate locked while the seat belt is worn, then releases it when the red button is pressed. That release action is part of the belt's normal safety function, because an occupant needs the belt to restrain them during travel and open cleanly afterward.
On these vehicles, the latch plate does not always clear the buckle when the release button is pressed. It can stay partly engaged inside the buckle, which makes the seat belt difficult to unlatch. The problem is in the buckle release action, not in how the owner uses the belt.
There is no warning sign before failure. The belt can appear latched and normal until someone presses the button to unbuckle, then the latch plate stays partly caught instead of releasing cleanly.
Who's affected?
The affected models are motorhomes built across the 2014-2015 model years, all tied to the same front seat belt buckle assembly.
| 2014 Fleetwood Tioga Montara | seat belt |
|---|---|
| 2014 American Coach American Eagle | seat belt |
| 2014 Fleetwood Providence | seat belt |
| 2014 Fleetwood Terra | seat belt |
| 2014 Fleetwood Tioga Ranger | seat belt |
| 2014 Fleetwood Jamboree Sport | seat belt |
| 2014 Fleetwood Bounder Classic | seat belt |
| 2015 American Coach American Heritage | seat belt |
| 2014 American Coach American Revolution | seat belt |
| 2014 Fleetwood Discovery | seat belt |
| 2014 Fleetwood Expedition | seat belt |
| 2014 Fleetwood Storm | seat belt |
| 2014 Fleetwood Jamboree Searcher | seat belt |
| 2014 Fleetwood American Tradition | seat belt |
| 2014 Fleetwood Terra Se | seat belt |
| 2014 Fleetwood Bounder | seat belt |
| 2014 Fleetwood Excursion | seat belt |
| 2014 Fleetwood Southwind | seat belt |
| Units affected | 774 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorhome is included.
What's the safety risk?
A seat belt latch plate that stays partly engaged after the release button is pressed can slow exit from the vehicle during an emergency and increase injury risk. Check each buckle for clean release, and schedule the inspection soon if your VIN is included. Repair will be free at any franchised Fleetwood dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2014-2015 Fleetwood Tioga Montara, American Eagle, American Heritage, Bounder, Discovery, or another listed model is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Fleetwood dealer or Fleetwood customer service for current repair instructions before relying on the seat belt buckle.
- Ask the dealer to inspect the IMMI-brand L9 seat belt buckle and replace it if needed so the latch plate releases correctly.
- Bring the recall notice if Fleetwood mailed one. If not, reference recall number 13V580 when you call.
- Avoid using a seat position with a buckle that is hard to unlatch until the inspection and repair are complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Fleetwood technician inspects the IMMI-brand L9 seat belt buckle and replaces the buckle when the latch plate can stay partly engaged after the release button is pressed. The filing says the recall began on January 17, 2014, and the inspection and buckle replacement are provided free of charge. The final dealer repair will be free once available, so confirm scheduling with a Fleetwood dealer before you drive in.
Timeline
| November 20, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| January 17, 2014 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V580?
Recall 13V580 covers 774 2014-2015 Fleetwood recreational vehicles with IMMI-brand L9 seat belt assemblies. The buckle latch plate can stay partly engaged after the release button is pressed, making the belt difficult to unlatch. Fleetwood dealers inspect and replace the seat belt buckle for free.
What should I do if my 2014-2015 Fleetwood RV is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific RV is included in recall 13V580. If it is, contact a franchised Fleetwood dealer or Fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216 and ask for recall number 131112FRV. The dealer inspection and buckle replacement are free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Fleetwood dealers inspect and replace the affected seat belt buckle free of charge. Reference recall 13V580 or Fleetwood recall number 131112FRV when you call.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is delayed exit from the RV during an emergency. If the latch plate stays partly engaged after the release button is pressed, the seat belt becomes difficult to unlatch. Fleetwood's free dealer repair fixes the buckle issue.
What if I bought my Fleetwood RV used?
The free recall repair still applies. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to honor the recall regardless of ownership history. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific RV is included, then call a franchised Fleetwood dealer with recall number 13V580.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V580000 |
|---|---|
| Fleetwood customer service | 1-800-322-8216 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V580 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V580000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →