Recall 98V-163: 1997–1998 Tiara Conversion Van

TIARA MOTOR COACH DIVISION recall for seats, reported to NHTSA on Jul 21, 1998, covering about 153 vehicles.

NHTSA number
98V-163
Report date
Jul 21, 1998
Vehicles affected
153
Owners notified
Aug 13, 1998

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.

Notes

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 details

ManufacturerTIARA MOTOR COACH DIVISION
ComponentSeats
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number98V163000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Tiara Conversion Van1997, 1998All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 98V-163?

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."

How is recall 98V-163 fixed?

Dealers will replace the defective retaining clamps.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.