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1994 Geo Tracker recall: steering wheel/handle bar

General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on July 1, 1996. It covers about 965 vehicles.

vehicles affected
965
reported
Jul 1, 1996
owners notified
Jul 5, 1996
related complaints
3

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

What is wrong
The steering wheel center hub to spoke weld can fracture.
Risk
This condition will allow the steering wheel to separate from the steering column increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the steering wheel for the suspect steering wheel lot date code and replace any found to have this suspect date.

Recall number 96V118000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 3 complaints about steering problems.

1994 Geo Tracker

Questions about recall 96V118000

Is there a recall on the 1994 Geo Tracker steering wheel/handle bar?

Yes. Recall 96V118000, reported on July 1, 1996, covers about 965 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 96V118000?

Dealers will inspect the steering wheel for the suspect steering wheel lot date code and replace any found to have this suspect date.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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