NHTSA Recall 92V091001: Air bags

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on July 6, 1992, covering an estimated 211,306 vehicles. It affects 1990–1992 Geo Storm.

211,306

vehicles potentially affected

model affected

1992

owners notified (July 16)

NHTSA campaign	92V091001
Component	AIR BAGS
Report received	July 6, 1992
Owner notification	July 16, 1992
Initiated by	Manufacturer

Defect

The steering wheel center hub can fracture during certain frontal and near frontal vehicle collisions.

Safety risk

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.

Remedy

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

Notes

System: steering wheel hub; air bag system.vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with air bags in the steering wheelhub.

Vehicles covered by recall 92V091001

Make and model	Model years
Geo Storm	1990, 1991, 1992

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.