Safety Recall NHTSA · 14E009000 Reported April 2, 2014

Seat belt fray/fmvss 209

Villa International · N/A · 416 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
14E009000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Villa International
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
416
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
April 2, 2014

Defect Summary

Villa international (villa) is recalling certain villa iss gsk driver and passenger seats. these seats were used in certain model year 2013 tiffin allegro bus, and 2014 american coach brand american tradition, eagle, and revolution motorhomes. 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."

Safety Consequence

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

Villa will notify the affected vehicle manufacturers and the manufacturer's dealers will install a spacer and protective sheath onto the retractor side of the seat belt, free of charge. Owners may contact villa at 1-888-707-7272.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Villa International dealer and reference recall ID 14E009000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 14E009000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 14E009000?

NHTSA recall 14E009000 was issued by Villa International on April 2, 2014. It addresses: Seat belt fray/fmvss 209. The recall affects approximately 416 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Villa International dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 14E009000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.