TIARA CONVERSION VAN 1998: SEATS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 98V163000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| TIARA | CONVERSION VAN | 1998 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1998-08-13 | 1998-07-21 | 1998-07-21 |
Production Dates: 1997-08-15 - 1998-06-17
Manufacturers Involved: TIARA MOTOR COACH DIVISION
Component: SEATS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 153
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 207
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."
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE INJURIES TO THE VEHICLE'S OCCUPANTS.
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'.
