1990 GEO Storm Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1990 GEO Storm. 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 Storm 1990–1991, Tracker 1989–1991, Metro 1989–1991

  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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• 92V091001Jul 6, 1992211,306 vehicles potentially affected
  Air bags
  Covers: GEO Storm 1990–1992

  Reported issue: The steering wheel center hub can fracture during certain frontal and near frontal vehicle collisions.

  Possible consequence: Fracturing of the steering wheel hub can decrease thedriver's control of the vehicle and could reduce the crash protection of thesteering system and the driver's side air bag.

  Remedy: A steering wheel reinforcement plate and nut will be added to the steering wheel hub.

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• 89V203000Nov 16, 198915,200 vehicles potentially affected
  Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
  Covers: GEO Storm 1990

  Reported issue: When using front seatback release levers to tip front seatback forward to gain entry to, or exit from , the rear seat, it is possible to insert a finger into the seatback hinge mechanism.

  Possible consequence: This could result in the finger being pinched andpossibly seriously injured.

  Remedy: Repair to prevent condition that would permit finger injury.

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NHTSA investigations

• PE95035Steering column looseningClosed · Jun 7, 1995

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