Recall 98V163000 — SEATS Defect in 1997-1998 TIARA CONVERSION VAN
RECALL This recall affects up to 153 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 98V163000 |
| Manufacturer | TIARA MOTOR COACH DIVISION |
| Vehicles Affected | 153 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CONVERSION VANS BUILT ON GENERAL MOTORS, FORD AND DODGE CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH REMOVABLE POWER SLIDE AND RECLINING REAR SOFA. THE REAR SOFA CAN BECOME DISLOGED FROM THE RETAINING CLAMPS IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS."
Safety Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE INJURIES TO THE VEHICLE'S OCCUPANTS.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE RETAINING CLAMPS.
Related Recalls for TIARA
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99V269000 | 1997 TIARA CONVERSION VAN | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 191 | |
| 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 | |
| 93V170000 | 1993 TIARA CONVERSION VAN | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 8,283 | |
| 91V144000 | 1989 TIARA DIAMOND EXEC. | SEATS | 11,880 |