GEO PRIZM 1997: AIR BAGS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 97V043002
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GEO | PRIZM | 1997 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1997-03-30 | 1997-03-20 | 1997-03-25 |
Production Dates: 1996-08-16 - 1996-11-19
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Component: AIR BAGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 17094
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
UNEXPECTED AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CAN RESULT IN OCCUPANT INJURY.
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE AIR BAG COMPUTER.
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.
