NHTSA Campaign #97V043002 AIR BAGS

MARCH 20
1997

17,094 vehicles recalled

1997 GEO PRIZM -- If the air bag computer in a subject vehicle experiences a mechanical shock (I. E., rapidly moving the front seat back against the stops or a sudden release of the parking brake) within a very short time after the engine is started, the air bag can deploy inadvertently.

Unexpected air bag deployment can result in occupant injury.

Dealers will repair the air bag computer. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #97V043002 »