Geo Prizm recalls
There are 4 safety recalls on record for the Geo Prizm, covering 650,087 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
Geo Prizm recalls by model year
All recalls
Air bags
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- Unexpected air bag deployment can result in occupant injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will repair the air bag computer.
Recall number 97V043002 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
- What is wrong
- If liquid is spilled in the console box area, the air bag warning light can illuminate and stay "on" during normal driving conditions.
- Risk
- This leakage condition could cause the air bag to inadvertently deploy.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a protective cover over the air bag sensor to prevent possible malfunction caused by the spilling of liquid substances on the sensor. Air bag sensors damaged by previous liquid spillage will be replaced.
Recall number 96V107000 · Recall details
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery
- What is wrong
- The battery can have a defective weld inside the positive and/or negative terminal allowing the connection inside of the terminal to separate.
- Risk
- This condition can result in a no-start condition, or a battery explosion.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace defective batteries.
Recall number 95V195002 · Recall details
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
- What is wrong
- Lug nuts that retain wheels and wheel covers may have been torqued to lower than recommended specifications.
- Risk
- Insufficient clamping of lug nuts retaining the wheelcover and wheel could result in a loose wheel that could fall off with potentialfor loss of control and an accident.
- Remedy
- Remove original wheel cover, torque lug to specification, and install full wheel covers that are retained by spring clips.
Recall number 90V191000 · Recall details
Questions about the Geo Prizm recalls
How do I check if my Geo Prizm has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the Geo Prizm have?
4, covering air bags, electrical system and wheels.
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