NHTSA Campaign #95V103007 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

MAY 24
1995

466,902 vehicles recalled

1991 GEO METRO -- The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. These red plastic release buttons are marked "press." If a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to operate improperly.

The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.

Owners should promptly check the condition and operation of both front safety belt buckles and carefully inspect the red release button for any breaks or cracks. They should ensure that both buckles are operating properly by inserting each latch plate into its buckle, tugging on the belt to make sure the latch is securely locked, and then pressing the release button. The latch plate should pop out of the buckle when the button is pressed. If either release button shows a sign of breaking or cracking or if either buckle fails to operate properly, owners should promptly contact their authorized dealer to schedule an appointment to have the buckle replaced or repaired, free of charge. The manufacturer is developing a remedy designed to prevent failure of the buttons that are not currently broken. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #95V103007 »

NHTSA Campaign #93V189001 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

NOVEMBER 23
1993

356,097 vehicles recalled

1991 GEO METRO -- Mislocated attaching spot welds of the hood striker assembly cause cracks to start on the hood inner panel. If cracks occur, the hood striker assembly may not properly engage the hood latch when the hood is closed.

An improperly engaged hood latch may result in a hoodfly-up while the vehicle is in motion. This would obstruct the driver's viewand could cause a vehicle crash.

GM dealers will (a) install two bolts and nuts to secure the striker assembly to the hood inner panel, and (B) ensure that the hood latch assembly fasteners are properly tightened. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #93V189001 »