| Make : GEO | Model : PRIZM | Year : 1993 |
| Build Dates : 19920601 - 19950101 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 96V107000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19960508 | Date Received by ODI: 19960620 | Date Added to Database: 19960621 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
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| Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 627858 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
IF LIQUID IS SPILLED IN THE CONSOLE BOX AREA, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CAN ILLUMINATE AND STAY "ON" DURING NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. |
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Consequence:
THIS LEAKAGE CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE AIR BAG TO INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE COVER OVER THE AIR BAG SENSOR TO PREVENT POSSIBLE MALFUNCTION CAUSED BY THE SPILLING OF LIQUID SUBSTANCES ON THE SENSOR. AIR BAG SENSORS DAMAGED BY PREVIOUS LIQUID SPILLAGE WILL BE REPLACED. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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