Recall 01V180000 — STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Defect in 1998-2001 DAEWOO LEGANZA
RECALL This recall affects up to 58,691 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 01V180000 |
| Manufacturer | DAEWOO MOTOR AMERICA |
| Vehicles Affected | 58,691 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." THESE VEHICLES EXCEED THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE HEAD INJURY CRITERION VALUE SPECIFIED IN THE STANDARD FOR PASSENGER-SIDE A-PILLAR TARGET LOCATION.
Safety Consequence
CONSEQUENTLY, IN A CRASH, THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER COULD SUFFER INCREASED HEAD INJURY FROM CONTACT WITH THE PASSENGER A PILLAR (FORWARD MOST ROOF SUPPORT).
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL PADDING TO THE A PILLAR TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY IN A CRASH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 8, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAEWOO AT 1-877-463-2396.
Related Recalls for DAEWOO
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04V394000 | 1999 DAEWOO LANOS | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 4,305 | |
| 04V357000 | 2001 DAEWOO LEGANZA | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 11,576 | |
| 02V257000 | 2002 DAEWOO NUBIRA | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 38,181 | |
| 02V131001 | 1998 DAEWOO LANOS | AIR BAGS | 56,912 | |
| 02V131002 | 1998 DAEWOO LANOS | AIR BAGS | 13,103 | |
| 01V020000 | 2001 DAEWOO LANOS | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 27,884 | |
| 99V336001 | 2000 DAEWOO LANOS | WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | 2,811 | |
| 99V090002 | 1999 DAEWOO LANOS | AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 124 | |
| 99V090000 | 1998 DAEWOO LANOS | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 2,929 | |
| 98V305001 | 1999 DAEWOO LANOS | STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 1,077 |