Recall 01V180001 — STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Defect in 1998-2001 DAEWOO PUERTO RICO LEGANZA
RECALL This recall affects up to 1,763 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 01V180001 |
| Manufacturer | DAEWOO MOTOR DE PUERTO RICO |
| Vehicles Affected | 1,763 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, LOCATED IN PUERTO RICO, GUAM AND THE AMERICAN SAMOA, 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 15, 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 PUERTO RICO
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04V394000 | 2003 DAEWOO PUERTO RICO NUBIRA | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 4,305 | |
| 02V257001 | 2002 DAEWOO PUERTO RICO NUBIRA | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 2,098 | |
| 02V131002 | 1999 DAEWOO PUERTO RICO LANOS | AIR BAGS | 13,103 | |
| 01V020001 | 2001 DAEWOO PUERTO RICO LANOS | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1,362 | |
| 99V336002 | 1999 DAEWOO PUERTO RICO LANOS | WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | 1,634 | |
| 99V090001 | 1998 DAEWOO PUERTO RICO LANOS | AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 9,794 |