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1997 Geo PRIZM Air Bags Recall


NHTSA Recall #	13198
NHTSA Compaign #	97V043002
MFG Compaign #
Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Supplier	GEO
Brand	GEO
Model	PRIZM
Model Year	1997
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of notification	30/03/97
Begin date of manufacuring	16/08/96
End date of manufacturing	19/11/96
Type of recall	V
Recall initiator	MFR
Report received	20/03/97
Report created	25/03/97
Regulation part number
FMV safety standard number
Estimated number of affected units	17094
Defect 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.
Consequence summary	Unexpected air bag deployment can result in occupant injury.
Corrective action	Dealers will repair the air bag computer.
Recall 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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1997 Geo PRIZM Air Bags Recall

1997 Geo PRIZM Air Bags Recall

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