1999 GEO TRACKER Recalls (3)

Campaign:
98V329000 on 12/22/1998
Component:
Visibility:windshield
Manufactured:
09/30/1998 - 10/30/1998
Affected:
12
Defect:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicle. the windshield may have been improperly installed and may not meet the windshield retention during a frontal impact requirements of fmvss no. 212, "windshield mounting."
Consequence:
In the event of a crash, the windshield may not be properly retained and injury to vehicle occupants could occur.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the windshields on affected vehicles.
Notes:
Owner notification began december 18, 1998.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 chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Campaign:
98V324001 on 02/10/1999
Component:
Steering:wheel and handle bar
Manufactured:
10/31/1998 - 12/14/1998
Affected:
1,158
Defect:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the coupling that connects the steering column shaft to the intermediate steering shaft is cracked. this could allow the steering shafts to separate.
Consequence:
If this were to occur while the vehicle was in motion, a loss of steering control could occur increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the steering shaft coupling.
Notes:
Owner notification began december 21, 1998.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 chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Campaign:
99V273001 on 10/25/1999
Component:
Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
Manufactured:
08/31/1998 - 06/29/1999
Affected:
30,605
Defect:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. some of these vehicles have an inoperative brake lamp-actuating switch. if the brake lamp-actuating switch does not function properly when the brake pedal is depressed, the brake lights may be inoperative. on vehicles equipped with automatic transaxle, a failure in the brake lamp-actuating switch may also prevent shifting out of park. this does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Consequence:
If this were to occur while the vehicle was in motion and another vehicle was following closely, a vehicle crash could occur.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the stop lamp switch assembly.
Notes:
Gm recall no. 99052.owner notification began october 29, 1999.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 chevrolet/geo at 1-800-222-1020.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

1999 GEO TRACKER TSBs (4)

Bulletin:
99002
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Voluntary emission campaign involving vehicles exhibiting a no-start condition in cold wheater (5 degrees fahrenheit or colder). *tt
Bulletin:
260901
Component:
116000 electrical system:ignition
Summary:
Subject regarding vehicles with automatic transmissions, the ignition key may bind in the accessory position. *slc
Bulletin:
01832
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
372le automatic transmission no first gear. *mr
Bulletin:
16NA260
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the media disc player with the latest calibrations to correct a condition of the rear entertainment system not operating as intended in colder ambient temperature areas due to calibr

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