Recall
Geo Storm — 92V091001
NHTSA ID
92V091001
Make
Geo
Model
Storm
Years Affected
1992
Recall Date
1992-07-06
Component
AIR BAGS
Units Affected
211,306
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE STEERING WHEEL CENTER HUB CAN FRACTURE DURING CERTAIN FRONTAL AND NEAR FRONTAL VEHICLE COLLISIONS.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
A STEERING WHEEL REINFORCEMENT PLATE AND NUT WILL BE ADDED TO THE STEERING WHEEL HUB.