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Search Results   Report Date : February 9, 2010 at 07:38 PM NHTSA Campaign ID number : 97V043002 Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):      GEO / PRIZM     1997 Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Mfr's Report Date: APR 18, 1997 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 97V043002 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 17094 Summary: 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. Consequence: UNEXPECTED AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CAN RESULT IN OCCUPANT INJURY. Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE AIR BAG COMPUTER. Notes: OWNER NOTIFICATION: OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN LATE MARCH 1997. 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. Check to Request Research. Submit below.