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1989 GEO PRIZM

1 recalls, 0 complaints

10E002000 Feb 11, 2010
SUSPENSION
Defect Description
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 ... Read more
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.
Remedy
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.
12,657 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: RIDE CONTROL, LLC

No complaints found for this vehicle.

EPA Fuel Economy, 1989 GEO PRIZM

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
1.6L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 21.0 26.0 23.0 Regular $2,650
1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 23.0 30.0 26.0 Regular $2,350

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Subcompact Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

NHTSA Safety Investigations, GEO PRIZM

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

EA97015 Opened: Jul 22, 1997 , Closed: Sep 21, 1998
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1993
TURN SIGNAL FAILURES
There is no summary currently available

GEO PRIZM - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the GEO PRIZM across all model years (1989, 1997).

16 Total Recalls
800 Total Complaints
1 Investigations
197 Reported Crashes
25 Reported Fires
2 Reported Deaths

GEO PRIZM - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2002 0 3 View
2001 0 9 View
2000 0 9 View
1999 0 33 View
1998 0 11 View
1997 2 63 View
1996 1 68 View
1995 3 130 View
1994 3 173 View
1993 2 95 View
1992 1 75 View
1991 2 72 View
1990 1 54 View
1989 (current) 1 0

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