| Make : TIARA | Model : CHEVROLET ASTRO | Year : 1997 |
| Build Dates : 19970815 - 19980616 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 98V165000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19980813 | Date Received by ODI: 19980721 | Date Added to Database: 19980721 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: TIARA MOTOR COACH DIVISION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: TIARA MOTOR COACH DIVISION | ||
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| Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 369 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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." |
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Consequence:
THE SEAT OCCUPANT WILL NOT BE ADEQUATELY RESTRAINED IN THE EVENT OF A FRONT IMPACT CAUSING INJURIES TO THE SEAT'S OCCUPANT. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE BRACKETS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 207 | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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