Vehicle recall 98V164000 · July 21, 1998
1997-1998 Tiara Conversion Van
Vehicle description: conversion vans built on 127" wheel base Dodge chassis.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Vehicle description: conversion vans built on 127" wheel base Dodge chassis. The upper seat belt mounting structure for the mid-row seats is not capable of passing the requirements of FMVSS no. 207, "seating systems," and no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."
- 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.
- 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
- NHTSA campaign
- 98V164000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 21, 1998
- Filed by
- TIARA MOTOR COACH DIVISION
- Owner notification
- August 13, 1998
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 290
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Tiara Conversion Van (1997-1998): 1998, 1997
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