1992 GEO STORM RECALL - #92V091001
RECALL FOR AIR BAGS
THE STEERING WHEEL CENTER HUB CAN FRACTURE DURING CERTAIN FRONTAL AND NEAR FRONTAL VEHICLE COLLISIONS.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1992 GEO STORM |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
11/1/1989 - 4/1/1992 |
| Recalled on |
7/17/1992 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
7/16/1992 |
| # Affected |
211,306 |
| Recalled for |
AIR BAGS |
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| Description |
THE STEERING WHEEL CENTER HUB CAN FRACTURE DURING CERTAIN FRONTAL AND NEAR FRONTAL VEHICLE COLLISIONS. |
| Consequences |
FRACTURING OF THE STEERING WHEEL HUB CAN DECREASE THEDRIVER'S CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND COULD REDUCE THE CRASH PROTECTION OF THESTEERING SYSTEM AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG. |
| Corrective action |
A STEERING WHEEL REINFORCEMENT PLATE AND NUT WILL BE ADDED TO THE STEERING WHEEL HUB. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: STEERING WHEEL HUB; AIR BAG SYSTEM.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH AIR BAGS IN THE STEERING WHEELHUB. |
| See also |
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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