Recall 98V165000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE Defect in 1997-1998 TIARA CHEVROLET ASTRO
RECALL This recall affects up to 369 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 98V165000 |
| Manufacturer | TIARA MOTOR COACH DIVISION |
| Vehicles Affected | 369 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CONVERSION VANS BUILT ON CHEVROLET ASTRO AND GMC SAFARI CHASSIS. THE UPPER SEAT BELT MOUNTING BRACKETS FOR THE REAR SOFA ARE NOT CAPABLE OF PASSING THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS," AND NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES."
Safety Consequence
THE SEAT OCCUPANT WILL NOT BE ADEQUATELY RESTRAINED IN THE EVENT OF A FRONT IMPACT CAUSING INJURIES TO THE SEAT'S OCCUPANT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE BRACKETS.
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 | |
| 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 |