Recall 93V170000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE Defect in 1993-1993 TIARA CONVERSION VAN
RECALL This recall affects up to 8,283 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 93V170000 |
| Manufacturer | TIARA MOTOR COACH DIVISION |
| Vehicles Affected | 8,283 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
WITH THE DRIVER SEAT IN THE FORWARD MOST POSITION, THE SAFETY BELT IS EXCESSIVELY TIGHT FOR PERSONS WHOSE DIMENSIONS ARE A THOSE OF 95TH PERCENTILE MALE, RESULTING IN NON-COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."
Safety Consequence
THE DRIVER WOULD BE DISCOURAGED FROM USE OF THE SAFETYBELT ASSEMBLY DUE TO THE UNCOMFORTABLE FIT, EXPOSING THE DRIVER TO A GREATERRISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
THE FACTORY SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY WILL BE REPLACED USING A SUBSTITUTE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY WHICH HAS THE CAPABILITY OF BEING EXTENDED TO ACHIEVE THE PROPER FIT FOR 95TH PERCENTILE MALES.
Related Recalls for TIARA
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99V269000 | 1997 TIARA CONVERSION VAN | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 191 | |
| 98V163000 | 1998 TIARA CONVERSION VAN | SEATS | 153 | |
| 98V164000 | 1997 TIARA CONVERSION VAN | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 290 | |
| 98V165000 | 1998 TIARA CHEVROLET ASTRO | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 369 | |
| 94V207000 | 1993 TIARA GMC SAFARI | SEAT BELTS:FRONT | 2,419 | |
| 91V144000 | 1989 TIARA DIAMOND EXEC. | SEATS | 11,880 |