Recall 97V043002 — AIR BAGS Defect in 1997-1997 GEO PRIZM
RECALL This recall affects up to 17,094 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 97V043002 |
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Vehicles Affected | 17,094 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
IF THE AIR BAG COMPUTER IN A SUBJECT VEHICLE EXPERIENCES A MECHANICAL SHOCK (I.E., RAPIDLY MOVING THE FRONT SEAT BACK AGAINST THE STOPS OR A SUDDEN RELEASE OF THE PARKING BRAKE) WITHIN A VERY SHORT TIME AFTER THE ENGINE IS STARTED, THE AIR BAG CAN DEPLOY INADVERTENTLY.
Safety Consequence
UNEXPECTED AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CAN RESULT IN OCCUPANT INJURY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE AIR BAG COMPUTER.
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 | |
| 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 | |
| 96V107000 | 1994 GEO PRIZM | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE | 627,858 |