Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v batteryRecall 95V-195 · 1995 Geo Prizm

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 95V-195 covers 4,481 1995 Geo Prizm for a electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery problem, reported to NHTSA on October 11, 1995.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected4,4811 model

ReportedOct 11, 1995Owners notified Nov 7, 1995

Complaints since5Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 95V195002 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

THE BATTERY CAN HAVE A DEFECTIVE WELD INSIDE THE POSITIVE AND/OR NEGATIVE TERMINAL ALLOWING THE CONNECTION INSIDE OF THE TERMINAL TO SEPARATE.

The risk

THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A NO-START CONDITION, OR A BATTERY EXPLOSION.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL REPLACE DEFECTIVE BATTERIES.

SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; BATTERY.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.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 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

Geo Prizm1995

Built from June 1, 1995 to July 1, 1995. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.