PRIZM: AIR BAGS

Go Back To 1997 GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Directory

NHTSA Campaign Number:	97V043002
Vehicle/Equipment Make:	GEO
Vehicle/Equipment Model:	PRIZM
Model Year:	1997
Manufacturer Campaign Number:
Manufacturer Component Description:	AIR BAGS
Manufacturers Involved in Recall:	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturered:	19960816 - 19961119
Type of Report:	V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected:	17094
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer:	19970330
Recall Initiated By:	19970330
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall:	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Report Received Date:	19970320
Record Creation Date:	19970325
Regulation Part Number:
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
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 Summary:	DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE AIR BAG COMPUTER.

Get new car reviews for all makes and models including Toyota, GM, Ford, and many more.
If you are buying a new auto, apply for a great quote on auto loans from one38.org.
Don't accept your insurance renewal quote! Search the auto insurance market for a cheaper deal with Ridoe.net insurance.
THOUSANDS of Stunning High Res Car Wallpaper, Car Images, Exotic Car Pictures and Gallery.
It's easy to compare car insurance rates online. The average Quoteserv.com customer saves $500 per year on their insurance premium.