general problems of the 1996 GEO Metro

Two problems related to air bag have been reported for the 1996 GEO Metro. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/28/1998

Seat belt shoulder harness failed during impact resulting in head,neck,shoulder, hip and knee injury. Not air bag complaint (e. G. , seat belt, trailer suspension air bag, etc. ,). Added on 09-07-1999.

2 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/20/1998

Violent deployment of airbag during side impact accident caused injury to passenger.




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