Recall 94V073001 — SUSPENSION:REAR Defect in 1993-1994 GEO TRACKER
RECALL This recall affects up to 34,172 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 94V073001 |
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Vehicles Affected | 34,172 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:REAR |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
THE RIGHT REAR AND LEFT AXLE SHAFT HOUSING TUBES WERE INCORRECTLY WELDED AND CAN FRACTURE. FRACTURE OF THE REAR AXLE SHAFT HOUSING CAN RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE AFFECTED WHEEL ASSEMBLY AND SEPARATION OF THE BRAKE LINE.
Safety Consequence
SEPARATION OF THE WHEEL ASSEMBLY CAN CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND SEPARATION OF THE BRAKE LINE RESULTS IN LOSS OF ONE-HALF OF THE BRAKING SYSTEM, INCREASING STOPPING DISTANCE. IN EITHER CASE, AN ACCIDENT CAN OCCUR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WELDS OF THE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLIES ON INVOLVED VEHICLES AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE COMPLETE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY.
Related Recalls for GEO
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10E002000 | 1996 GEO PRIZM | SUSPENSION | 12,657 | |
| 01V124000 | 2001 GEO TRACKER | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 1,016 | |
| 99V273001 | 1999 GEO TRACKER | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH | 30,605 | |
| 98V324001 | 1999 GEO TRACKER | STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 1,158 | |
| 98V329000 | 1999 GEO TRACKER | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 12 | |
| 98V225001 | 1997 GEO METRO | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH | 32,903 | |
| 97V043002 | 1997 GEO PRIZM | AIR BAGS | 17,094 | |
| 96V118000 | 1994 GEO TRACKER | STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 965 | |
| 96V121001 | 1996 GEO TRACKER | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 18,121 | |
| 95V103007 | 1989 GEO TRACKER | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 466,902 |