Vehicle recall 97V043002 · March 20, 1997
1997 Geo Prizm
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)…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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
- Unexpected air bag deployment can result in occupant injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 97V043002
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 20, 1997
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Owner notification
- March 30, 1997
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 17,094
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Air bags
Vehicles covered
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