Recall 14V331 affects 14 2015 American Coach American Eagle, American Tradition, and American Revolution motor homes for defective seat-belt attachment. Free dealer repair.
American Coach is recalling 14 2015 American Eagle, American Tradition, and American Revolution motor homes because Villa ISS powered driver and passenger seats have incorrect seat belt attachments that can let the belt rub against a steel bracket and fray. A weakened belt can fail to restrain an occupant in a crash; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The seat belt assemblies in these 2015 American Coach American Eagle, American Tradition, and American Revolution motor homes are anchored through the powered Villa ISS driver and passenger GSK seats. In normal use, the belt and its attachment points hold the occupant against the seat during a sudden stop, while the powered seat frame adjusts position without interfering with the belt.
On affected motor homes, the seat belt attachment is installed incorrectly. That routing lets the belt rub against a steel bracket inside the seat. Repeated contact with that bracket can fray the belt webbing, which reduces the belt's strength and means the seat belt assembly does not meet the required safety standard.
There is no warning sign before failure. The wear happens where the belt passes along the seat hardware, so an owner is not expected to feel a change in normal driving.
Who's affected?
Covers the American Eagle, American Tradition, and American Revolution motorhome lines, all with the same seat belt component.
| 2015 American Coach American Eagle | seat belt |
|---|---|
| 2015 American Coach American Tradition | seat belt |
| 2015 American Coach American Revolution | seat belt |
| Units affected | 14 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorhome is included.
What's the safety risk?
A weakened seat belt can fail to properly restrain the seat occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Do not rely on symptoms to decide whether the belt is affected. Confirm your VIN and schedule service if included. Repair will be free at any franchised American Coach dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2015 American Coach American Eagle, American Tradition, or American Revolution is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised American Coach dealer to schedule the free seat-belt fastener repair.
- Ask the dealer to inspect the seat belt webbing and replace it if the incorrect installation damaged the belt.
- Bring the recall notice if American Coach mailed one. If not, reference recall number 14V331 when you call.
- Use another seating position until the repair if the driver or passenger seat belt shows fraying or damage.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, an American Coach technician reinstalls the affected seat belts using new fasteners. The technician also inspects the seat belt webbing on the affected driver and passenger seats. If incorrect installation caused webbing damage from contact with the seat bracket, the damaged webbing is replaced. The dealer repair will be free once available, including the inspection and any necessary seat belt repairs.
Timeline
| June 17, 2014 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| August 5, 2014 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 14V331?
Recall 14V331 covers 14 2015 American Coach American Eagle, American Tradition, and American Revolution motor homes with Villa ISS powered driver and passenger GSK seats. The seat belt attachment can be incorrect, allowing belt webbing to fray against a steel bracket. Dealers inspect and repair the seat belts for free.
What should I do if my 2015 American Coach American Eagle, American Tradition, or American Revolution is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motor home is included in recall 14V331. If it is, contact an American Coach dealer or American Coach customer service at 1-800-435-7345. Ask for recall 140615ARG and schedule the seat belt inspection and fastener repair.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to fix the safety defect at no cost, and American Coach dealers perform the seat belt inspection, fastener reinstall, and needed webbing replacement free of charge.
What is the safety risk in recall 14V331?
The risk is reduced seat belt strength. In recall 14V331, incorrect attachment can let the belt webbing fray against a steel bracket, and a weakened belt can fail to properly restrain the occupant in a crash, increasing injury risk.
What if I bought this American Coach motor home used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall eligibility follows the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN, then contact an American Coach dealer or customer service with recall 14V331 and Allied recall number 140615ARG.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V331000 |
|---|---|
| American Coach customer service | 1-800-435-7345 |
| NHTSA recall # | 14V331 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 14V331000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (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 →