Owner Letter

Dear Chevrolet Geo Prizm Owner,

This notice is sent to inform you that Chevrolet Motor Division is conducting a recall campaign that includes your vehicle.

REASON FOR THIS RECALL

General Motors has determined that certain 1993-95 Chevrolet Geo Prizm model vehicles may have been assembled in such a way as to allow liquid spilled in the rear center console box to leak through to the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System (SIR) center sensor and damage the circuit board. Any liquid spilled in this area may leak onto the circuit board. This could cause the airbag warning light to illuminate and stay "ON" during normal driving conditions. There is also a remote possibility that this condition could cause the airbag to inadvertently deploy.

WHAT WE WILL DO

To prevent the possibility of these conditions occurring, your dealer will inspect for evidence of liquids spilled into/onto the center sensor and connector. Center sensors found to have experienced a pervious liquid spill will be replaced and the connector cleaned. Vehicles that have not experienced liquid intrusion will have a vinyl sheet affixed to the top of the center sensor. This sheet will deflect any future liquid spills that may leak through the rear console box.

WHAT YOU SHOULD DO

Please contact your Chevrolet dealer as soon as possible to arrange a service date and so the dealer may order the necessary parts for the repair.

Instructions for making this correction have been sent to your dealer and parts are available. You may ask your dealer if you wish to know how much time will be needed to schedule and process your vehicle.

To avoid further problems, please do not set liquid/drink containers in the rear console box. Liquids spilled in this area may damage the function of the air bag. Please use the cup holder located near the radio for your beverage.

The enclosed owner reply card identifies your vehicle. Presentation of this card to your dealer will assist in making the necessary correction in the shortest possible time. If you have sold or traded your vehicle, please let us know by completing the postage paid reply card and returning it to us.

We are sorry for this inconvenience; however, we have taken this action in the interest of your continued satisfaction with our products.