1990 GEO Metro Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1990 GEO Metro. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 95V103007May 24, 1995466,902 vehicles potentially affected
  Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
  Covers: GEO Metro 1989–1991, Tracker 1989–1991, Storm 1990–1991

  Reported issue: 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.

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

  Remedy: 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…

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• 93V189001Nov 23, 1993356,097 vehicles potentially affected
  Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch
  Covers: GEO Metro 1989–1993

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible consequence: 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.

  Remedy: 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.

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NHTSA investigations

• EA95014Seat belt buckles failureClosed · Apr 25, 1995
• PE94092Takata seat blt bckls failClosed · Dec 21, 1994
• EA93006HOOD FLY-UPSClosed · Feb 26, 1993
• PE90084Rear suspension failsClosed · May 30, 1990

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