Vehicle recall 99V269000 · October 12, 1999

1997-1998 Tiara Conversion Van

Vehicle description: conversion vans built on Dodge short wheel base chassis and includes the removable mid-seat with the seat belt retractor mounted to the seat pedestal, have…

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Vehicle description: conversion vans built on Dodge short wheel base chassis and includes the removable mid-seat with the seat belt retractor mounted to the seat pedestal, have been found not to comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 207, "seating systems," and no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."
Consequence: In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained.
Remedy: Tiara has gone out of business. The correction was to repair the seating system.
Notes: Owner notification began January 6, 2000. 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 1-800-735-0317. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 99V269000
Reported to NHTSA: October 12, 1999
Filed by: TIARA MOTOR COACH DIVISION
Owner notification: January 6, 2000
Vehicles potentially affected: 191
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Seat belts › Front › Anchorage

Recall 99V269000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Tiara Conversion Van (1997-1998): 1998, 1997

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