1997 Geo Prizm recall: air bags
General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on March 20, 1997. It covers about 17,094 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 17,094
- reported
- Mar 20, 1997
- owners notified
- Mar 30, 1997
- related complaints
- 15
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
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 15 complaints about airbags problems.
Questions about recall 97V043002
Is there a recall on the 1997 Geo Prizm air bags?
Yes. Recall 97V043002, reported on March 20, 1997, covers about 17,094 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 97V043002?
Dealers will repair the air bag computer.
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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