Air bagsRecall 92V-091 · 1990–1992 Geo Storm

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 92V-091 covers 211,306 1990–1992 Geo Storm for a air bags problem, reported to NHTSA on July 6, 1992.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected211,3061 model
ReportedJul 6, 1992Owners notified Jul 16, 1992
Complaints since39Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 92V091001 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

THE STEERING WHEEL CENTER HUB CAN FRACTURE DURING CERTAIN FRONTAL AND NEAR FRONTAL VEHICLE COLLISIONS.

The risk

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.

What to do

The fix

A STEERING WHEEL REINFORCEMENT PLATE AND NUT WILL BE ADDED TO THE STEERING WHEEL HUB.

SYSTEM: STEERING WHEEL HUB; AIR BAG SYSTEM.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH AIR BAGS IN THE STEERING WHEELHUB.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Built from November 1, 1989 to April 1, 1992. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.