Recalls for your 1997 Geo Prizm

Recalls for 1997 Geo Prizm

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DEFECT #1 - AIR BAGS


Posted on: 1997-03-25
Description
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
Unexpected air bag deployment can result in occupant injury.

Corrective Action
Dealers will repair the air bag computer.

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.

DEFECT #2 - SUSPENSION


Posted on: 2010-02-11
Description
Ride control is recalling certain front strut mounts branded as gabriel ride control or arvinmeritor, p/nos.  142435, 142193, 142305, 142303, sold as replacement equipment for the vehicles listed above.  The affected front strut mounts did not contain a weld joint between the bearing housing and the rate plate.

Consequence
The absence of the weld can allow the strut to come out of its mounting position under certain extreme driving conditions which could cause damage to surrounding vehicle components increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Ride control will notify owners of record and replace the affected parts free of charge.  The safety recall began on march 15, 2010.  Owners may contact ride control at 1-248-458-1396.

Notes
This recall only pertains to aftermarket gabriel ride control or arvinmeritor front strut mounts and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by general motors, nissan, or toyota.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.