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Vehicle recall 98V165000 · July 21, 1998

Tiara Chevrolet Astro, Conversion Van and 1 more model

Vehicle description: conversion vans built on Chevrolet astro and GMC safari 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 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."
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
98V165000
Reported to NHTSA
July 21, 1998
Filed by
TIARA MOTOR COACH DIVISION
Owner notification
August 13, 1998
Vehicles potentially affected
369
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
Recall 98V165000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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