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Safety recall · 89V203000

Seats: recliner Geo recall

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on November 16, 1989. It covers about 15,200 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
89V203000
Reported
Nov 16, 1989
Vehicles
15,200
Area
Seats & seat belts

The problem

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.

The risk

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

The fix

Repair to prevent condition that would permit finger injury.

Contacts

System: seatback hinge mechanism.Vehicle description: passenger cars.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Geo dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 89V203000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1990 Geo Storm463C

Questions

Is the 89V203000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. GENERAL MOTORS CORP.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 89V203000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 89V203000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on November 16, 1989. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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