CHEVROLET PRIZM 1997: AIR BAGS
| Make : CHEVROLET | Model : PRIZM | Year : 1997 |
| Build Dates : 1996-08-16 - 1996-11-19 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 97V043002 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1997-03-30 | Date Received by ODI: 1997-03-20 | Date Added to Database: 1997-03-25 |
| Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC | ||
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| Component: AIR BAGS | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 17094 | ||
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Summary:
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. |
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Consequence:
UNEXPECTED AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CAN RESULT IN OCCUPANT INJURY. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE AIR BAG COMPUTER. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN LATE MARCH 1997. NOTE:OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT GEO AT 1-800-222-1020.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
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