Recall 02V131001 — AIR BAGS Defect in 1998-2002 DAEWOO LANOS
RECALL This recall affects up to 56,912 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 02V131001 |
| Manufacturer | DAEWOO MOTOR AMERICA |
| Vehicles Affected | 56,912 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT."
Safety Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH IN WHICH THE AIR BAGS DO NOT DEPLOY, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF INCREASED HEAD INJURY TO THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER SHOULD CONTACT WITH THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG COVER OCCUR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW ENERGY ABSORBING AIR BAG MOUNTING BRACKETS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 23, 2002. 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 1-877-362-1234, SELECTION 1.
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 | |
| 02V131002 | 1998 DAEWOO LANOS | AIR BAGS | 13,103 | |
| 01V180000 | 2000 DAEWOO LEGANZA | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 58,691 | |
| 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 |