Tiara 1993 Seat Belts recall
Recalled October 26, 1994 · NHTSA recall 94V207000 · Tiara
Hazard
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: LARGE PERSONS IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT WOULD BE EXPOSED TO INCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN A SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SHORTER SAFETY BELT WITH A LONGER BELT THAT OFFERS THE PROTECTION SET FORTH IN THE STANDARD.
Units
2,419 units
Description
THE SAFETY BELT LENGTH DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS TO FIT A 95TH PERCENTILE DUMMY IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT POSITION IF THE SEAT IS IN FULL FORWARD POSITION. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."
What to do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SHORTER SAFETY BELT WITH A LONGER BELT THAT OFFERS THE PROTECTION SET FORTH IN THE STANDARD.
Product
Tiara CHEVROLET ASTRO · Tiara ELITE · Tiara GMC SAFARI
Manufacturer(s)
TIARA MOTOR COACH DIVISION
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →