NHTSA vehicle safety data
1998 Tiara Conversion Van Recalls & Complaints
The 1998 Tiara Conversion Van has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Tiara dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1998 Tiara Conversion Van. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
1998 Tiara Conversion Van owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1998 Tiara Conversion Van, describing incidents dated July 25, 2003.
Most-cited components
- Structure 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #10031567 · Filed
CONSUMER STATES THAT WITH NO WARNING PASSENGER SIDE DOOR IS FALLING OFF THE HINGES, AND IT WILL BE HARD TO OPEN DOOR FOR THE CONSUMER TO ENTER OR EXIT THE VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
TIARA/FMVSS 207-210
NHTSA #99V269000 · Seat Belts — Front — Anchorage · NHTSA notice
Reported October 12, 1999 · TIARA MOTOR COACH DIVISION
Potentially affected: 191 vehicles
Owners notified January 6, 2000 · Vehicles built starting August 15, 1997 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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."
Safety consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Manufacturer 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).
TIARA\FMVSS 207\210\REAR SOFA
NHTSA #98V165000 · Seat Belts — Front — Anchorage · NHTSA notice
Reported July 21, 1998 · TIARA MOTOR COACH DIVISION
Potentially affected: 369 vehicles
Owners notified August 13, 1998 · Vehicles built August 15, 1997 – June 16, 1998 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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."
Safety consequence
THE SEAT OCCUPANT WILL NOT BE ADEQUATELY RESTRAINED IN THE EVENT OF A FRONT IMPACT CAUSING INJURIES TO THE SEAT'S OCCUPANT.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE BRACKETS.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DURING AUGUST 1998.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 1-219-534-2999.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-317-4236).
TIARA\FMVSS 207\REAR SOFA
NHTSA #98V163000 · Seats · NHTSA notice
Reported July 21, 1998 · TIARA MOTOR COACH DIVISION
Potentially affected: 153 vehicles
Owners notified August 13, 1998 · Vehicles built August 15, 1997 – June 17, 1998 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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."
Safety consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE INJURIES TO THE VEHICLE'S OCCUPANTS.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE RETAINING CLAMPS.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DURING AUGUST 1998.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 1-219-534-2999.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-317-4236).
TIARA\FMVSS 207\210\MID ROW SEAT
NHTSA #98V164000 · Seat Belts — Front — Anchorage · NHTSA notice
Reported July 21, 1998 · TIARA MOTOR COACH DIVISION
Potentially affected: 290 vehicles
Owners notified August 13, 1998 · Vehicles built August 15, 1997 – June 16, 1998 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CONVERSION VANS BUILT ON 127" WHEEL BASE DODGE CHASSIS. THE UPPER SEAT BELT MOUNTING STRUCTURE FOR THE MID-ROW SEATS IS NOT CAPABLE OF PASSING THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS," AND NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES."
Safety consequence
THE SEAT OCCUPANT WILL NOT BE ADEQUATELY RESTRAINED IN THE EVENT OF A FRONT IMPACT CAUSING INJURIES TO THE SEAT'S OCCUPANT.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE BRACKETS.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DURING AUGUST 1998.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 1-219-534-2999.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-317-4236).
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