Safety Recall NHTSA · 98V164000 Reported July 21, 1998

Tiara\fmvss 207\210\mid row seat

Q: What is recall 98V164000?

NHTSA recall 98V164000 was issued by Tiara Motor Coach Division on July 21, 1998. It addresses: Tiara\fmvss 207\210\mid row seat. The recall affects approximately 290 vehicles , with the defect involving the Seat Belts component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Tiara Motor Coach Division · Seat Belts · 290 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

98V164000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Tiara Motor Coach Division

Component

Seat Belts

Vehicles Affected

290

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

July 21, 1998

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the defective brackets.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Tiara Motor Coach Division dealer and reference recall ID 98V164000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 98V164000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 98V164000?

NHTSA recall 98V164000 was issued by Tiara Motor Coach Division on July 21, 1998. It addresses: Tiara\fmvss 207\210\mid row seat. The recall affects approximately 290 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seat Belts component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Tiara Motor Coach Division dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 98V164000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.