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NHTSA recall 92V091001

Air Bags · General Motors, LLC

July 6, 1992report date
211,306units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details

What's wrong: The steering wheel center hub can fracture during certain frontal and near frontal vehicle collisions.

Why it matters: 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.

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

Affected vehicles on MotorDeets

All model years NHTSA lists

1990 Geo Storm, 1991 Geo Storm, 1992 Geo Storm.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 92V091001.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.