Vehicle recall 94V016000 · January 21, 1994

1994 Geo Tracker

These vehicles were assembled with a lower steering shaft that can separate due to a mislocated weld.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: These vehicles were assembled with a lower steering shaft that can separate due to a mislocated weld.
Consequence: If the separation occurred while the vehicle was in motion, a loss of steering control can result and an accident can occur without prior warning.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the steering shaft and replace it if necessary.
Notes: System: steering; gear; shaft.vehicle description: multipurpose passenger vehicles.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact Chevrolet service center at 1-800-222-1020. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 94V016000
Reported to NHTSA: January 21, 1994
Filed by: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification: January 24, 1994
Vehicles potentially affected: 2,502
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Steering › Rack and pinion

Recall 94V016000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Geo Tracker (1994): 1994

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