The problem
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."
The risk
The seat occupant will not be adequately restrained in the event of a front impact causing injuries to the seat's occupant.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE BRACKETS.
Contacts
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).
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Tiara dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 98V165000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.