SeatsRecall 98V-163 · 1997–1998 Tiara Conversion Van
TIARA MOTOR COACH DIVISION recall 98V-163 covers 153 1997–1998 Tiara Conversion Van for a seats problem, reported to NHTSA on July 21, 1998.
Source: NHTSA recall 98V163000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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."
The risk
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE INJURIES TO THE VEHICLE'S OCCUPANTS.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE RETAINING CLAMPS.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DURING AUGUST 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT TIARA AT 1-219-534-2999.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-317-4236).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 15, 1997 to June 17, 1998. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.