Make : TIARA | Model : CONVERSION VAN | Year : 1993 |
Build Dates : 19920901 - 19930901 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 93V170000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19940515 | Date Received by ODI: 19931018 | Date Added to Database: 19931025 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: TIARA MOTOR COACH DIVISION | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: ARA MANUFACTURING COMPANY | ||
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Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 8283 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
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." |
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Consequence:
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. |
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Remedy:
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. |
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Report Initiator: OVSC | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 208 | |
Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |