1995 GEO PRIZM Recalls (3)

Campaign:
95V195002 on 10/17/1995
Component:
Electrical system:battery
Manufactured:
05/31/1995 - 06/30/1995
Affected:
4,481
Defect:
The battery can have a defective weld inside the positive and/or negative terminal allowing the connection inside of the terminal to separate.
Consequence:
This condition can result in a no-start condition, or a battery explosion.
Correction:
Dealers will replace defective batteries.
Notes:
System: electrical; battery.vehicle description: passenger vehicles.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.

Campaign:
96V107000 on 06/20/1996
Component:
Air bags:frontal:sensor/control module
Manufactured:
05/31/1992 - 12/31/1994
Affected:
627,858
Defect:
If liquid is spilled in the console box area, the air bag warning light can illuminate and stay "on" during normal driving conditions.
Consequence:
This leakage condition could cause the air bag to inadvertently deploy.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
System: interior; passive restraint; air bag impact sensor. vehicle description: passenger vehicles. owner notification: owners have already been notified of this campaign. 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 toyota at 1-800-331-4331. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Campaign:
10E002000 on 02/10/2010
Component:
Suspension
Affected:
12,657
Defect:
Ride control is recalling certain front strut mounts branded as gabriel ride control or arvinmeritor, p/nos. 142435, 142193, 142305, 142303, sold as replacement equipment for the vehicles listed above. the affected front strut mounts did not contain a weld joint between the bearing housing and the rate plate.
Consequence:
The absence of the weld can allow the strut to come out of its mounting position under certain extreme driving conditions which could cause damage to surrounding vehicle components increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Ride control will notify owners of record and replace the affected parts free of charge. the safety recall began on march 15, 2010. owners may contact ride control at 1-248-458-1396.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to aftermarket gabriel ride control or arvinmeritor front strut mounts and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by general motors, nissan, or toyota.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

1995 GEO PRIZM TSBs (8)

Bulletin:
533201
Component:
011000 steering:wheel and handle bar
Summary:
squeaking or rubbing noise in steering column when turning the steering wheel. *tw
Bulletin:
970801735026
Component:
036000 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock
Summary:
Comment that the abs light is on with diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) 46 and 86 set as current or history. *yc
Bulletin:
030601020
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Avoiding oil baffle damage during oil fill process. *eh
Bulletin:
PIP4723B
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
This preliminary information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the tire pressure monitor, active fuel injector tester, multi media tester, pico scope, gr8 starting/charging tester and
Bulletin:
PIC4696A
Component:
353100 equipment:electrical:anti-theft devices
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are delco theftlock. technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
Bulletin:
PIC4696B
Component:
353100 equipment:electrical:anti-theft devices
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are delco theftlock. technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
Bulletin:
17-NA-073
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.
Bulletin:
PIC4696C
Component:
150000 seat belts
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are delco theftlock. technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce

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