Make : TIARA | Model : CONVERSION VAN | Year : 1997 |
Build Dates : 19970815 - 19980617 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 98V163000 | ||
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: SEATS | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 153 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
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." |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE INJURIES TO THE VEHICLE'S OCCUPANTS. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE RETAINING CLAMPS. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 207 | |
Notes:
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