- The problem
- 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."
- The risk
- In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained.
- The fix
- Tiara has gone out of business. The correction was to repair the seating system.
Vehicle safety record
1998 Tiara Conversion Van Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1998 Tiara Conversion Van with NHTSA, most often about the body, doors & structure (1). It is covered by 4 recalls, the latest in October 1999 for the anchorage. For comparison, the 1997 has 0.
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Rated once enough Conversion Van years are on file
#368 most complained-about 1998 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1998 Tiara Conversion Van problems
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1998 Tiara Conversion Van recalls 4
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- 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.
- The problem
- 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."
- 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.
- The problem
- 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."
- The risk
- This condition could cause injuries to the vehicle's occupants.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the defective retaining clamps.
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 1998 Tiara Conversion Van
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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
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All Conversion Van yearsQuestions about the 1998 Tiara Conversion Van
Does the 1998 Tiara Conversion Van have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 1998 Tiara Conversion Van: anchorage (October 1999); anchorage (July 1998); anchorage (July 1998); seats (July 1998). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Tiara Conversion Van?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the body, doors & structure (1).
How many complaints has the 1998 Tiara Conversion Van had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on July 30, 2003 and the latest on July 30, 2003. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
What should I do if my 1998 Tiara Conversion Van has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data