Defect Description For Recall
With The Driver Seat In The Forward Most Position, The Safety Belt Is Excessively Tight For Persons Whose Dimensions Are A Those Of 95Th Percentile Male, Resulting In Non-Compliance With Fmvss No. 208, “Occupant Crash ProteCTIon.”
Make Of Vehicle
TIARA
Model Of Vehicle
CONVERSION VAN
Year
1993
Recall Campaign Number
93V170000
Component Description
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
Effect Of Defect
The Driver Would Be Discouraged From Use Of The Safetybelt Assembly Due To The Uncomfortable Fit, Exposing The Driver To A Greaterrisk Of Serious Injury Or Death In The Event Of An Accident.
Fix Defect
The Factory Safety Belt Buckle Assembly Will Be Replaced Using A Substitute Buckle Assembly Which Has The Capability Of Being Extended To Achieve The Proper Fit For 95Th Percentile Males.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Tiara Motor Coach Division
Start Of Manufacture
19920901
End Of Manufacture
19930901
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
8283
Date Owners Notified
19940515
Initiated By
Ovsc
Responsible Manufacturer
Ara Manufacturing Company
Date Report Received
19931018
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
208