1993 TIARA CONVERSION VAN RECALL - #93V170000
RECALL FOR SEAT BELTS : FRONT : ANCHORAGE
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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| Vehicle |
1993 TIARA CONVERSION VAN |
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| Manufacturer |
TIARA MOTOR COACH DIVISION |
| Manufactured between |
9/1/1992 - 9/1/1993 |
| Recalled on |
10/25/1993 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF VEHICLE SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE |
| Owners Notified on |
5/15/1994 |
| # Affected |
8,283 |
| Recalled for |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE |
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| Description |
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." |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: INTERIOR SYSTEMS; SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLY; FMVSS 208.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CONVERSION VANS BUILT ON CHEVROLET AND GMC 3/4 TON VANS. |
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