Geo Recall 98V-329: Visibility – windshield

Affected: 1999 Geo Tracker. Filed with NHTSA on December 22, 1998, covering about 12 vehicles.

The problem

Vehicle description: passenger vehicle. The windshield May have been improperly installed and May not meet the windshield retention during a frontal impact requirements of FMVSS no. 212, "windshield mounting."

The risk

In the event of a crash, the windshield May not be properly retained and injury to vehicle occupants could occur.

The fix

Dealers will replace the windshields on affected vehicles.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign98V-329 (98V329000)
Manufacturer number98077
ManufacturerGeneral Motors, LLC
ComponentVisibility › Windshield
Report dateDecember 22, 1998
Owners notifiedDecember 18, 1998
Vehicles affected12
Initiated byManufacturer

Vehicles covered

Owner complaints about the windows, wipers & sunroof

Frequently asked questions

Is the recall 98V-329 repair free?

Yes. Geo dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will replace the windshields on affected vehicles.

How do I know if my car is included?

Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 12 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.