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1998 Tiara Conversion Van problems

The most common problem on the 1998 Tiara Conversion Van is body and structure. Its complaint count is close to a typical Conversion Van model year.

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Owner complaints
1
Recalls
4
Worst area
Body

The worst 1998 Tiara Conversion Van problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

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    1

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  • Body
    1

Recalls 4

Seat belts: front: anchorageReported October 12, 1999 · 191 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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."
Risk
In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained.
Remedy
Tiara has gone out of business. The correction was to repair the seating system.

Recall number 99V269000 · Recall details

SeatsReported July 21, 1998 · 153 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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."
Risk
This condition could cause injuries to the vehicle's occupants.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the defective retaining clamps.

Recall number 98V163000 · Recall details

Seat belts: front: anchorageReported July 21, 1998 · 290 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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."
Risk
The seat occupant will not be adequately restrained in the event of a front impact causing injuries to the seat's occupant.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the defective brackets.

Recall number 98V164000 · Recall details

Seat belts: front: anchorageReported July 21, 1998 · 369 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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."
Risk
The seat occupant will not be adequately restrained in the event of a front impact causing injuries to the seat's occupant.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the defective brackets.

Recall number 98V165000 · Recall details

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What 1998 Tiara Conversion Van owners say

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Filed Jul 30, 2003 · Body · IN

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.

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Is the 1998 Tiara Conversion Van reliable?

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1998 Tiara Conversion Van, close to a typical Conversion Van model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1998 Tiara Conversion Van?

Body and structure, with 1 complaint.

How many recalls does the 1998 Tiara Conversion Van have?

4 recalls, covering seat belts and seats.

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