2002 DAEWOO PUERTO RICO LANOS Problems, Recalls & Safety Rating

Overview of the 2002 DAEWOO PUERTO RICO LANOS

The 2002 DAEWOO PUERTO RICO LANOS has received a total of 9 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Cooling (3 complaints), Air Bagsfrontal (2 complaints), and Engine And Engine Coolingengine (2 complaints).

Recalls for the 2002 DAEWOO PUERTO RICO LANOS

NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2002 DAEWOO PUERTO RICO LANOS, potentially affecting up to 13,103 vehicles.

Recall 02V131002 — AIR BAGS

July 23, 2002 | 13,103 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT."

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...

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Owner Complaints for the 2002 DAEWOO PUERTO RICO LANOS

9 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 DAEWOO PUERTO RICO LANOS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Engine And Engine Cooling

Complaints: 3 1 Fire

Air Bagsfrontal

Complaints: 2 2 Crashes 3 Injuries

Engine And Engine Coolingengine

Complaints: 2

Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner

Complaints: 1

Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings

Complaints: 1

Component	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Engine And Engine Cooling	3	0	1	0
Air Bagsfrontal	2	2	0	3
Engine And Engine Coolingengine	2	0	0	0
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner	1	0	0	0
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings	1	0	0	0

Most Recent Complaints

#10188827 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | April 25, 2007 | N/A miles Crash 1 Injury

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DAEWOO LANOS. THE CONTACT DROVE INTO A DITCH ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT'S HEAD STRUCK AND CRACKED THE WINDSHIELD. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *AK

#10170576 | EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | October 11, 2006 | 68,000 miles

2002 DODGE CARAVAN - AIR CONDITIONER CONSTANTLY LEAKS WATER IN PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL WELL. NEVER ABLE TO BE FIXED. AIR COMPRESSOR HAD TO BE REPLACED JUNE 2006 - NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. *NM

#10163393 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | July 25, 2006 | 36,000 miles

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED SMOKE WAS OBSERVED COMING FROM THE ENGINE AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THERE ARE TWO NHTSA RECALLS # 04V357000 AND 04V394000 CONCERNING THE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. ALTHOUGH A RECALL LETTER WAS RECEIVED, THE PART IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL.

#10159725 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | June 13, 2006 | 50,000 miles

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED AFTER RECEIVING A RECALL, NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID# 04V357000; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, AN APPOINTMENT WAS MADE WITH THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE RECALL REPAIR COMPLETED. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED, BUT THERE WERE NO OTHER PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE. AFTER THE CONTACT PAID SOMEONE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP, THE DEALERSHIP INFORMED THE DRIVER THE RECALL COULD NOT BE PERFORMED DUE TO LACK OF TIME.

#10131039 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | August 2, 2005 | 36,000 miles Fire

DT: 2002 DAEWOO LEGANZA. WHILE DRIVING, THE FUEL GAUGE STARTED TO LOWER, AND THE CAR LOST POWER AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO GET OUT OF THE CAR WITHOUT HARM. SHE CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT, THEY CAME AND PUT THE FIRE OUT. THE FIRE WAS IN THE REAR OR UNDERNEATH THE CAR, THE TRUNK WAS DESTROYED, AND FIRE TRAVELED TO THE INTERIOR. THE FIRE WAS PUT OUT BEFORE IT ENGULFED THE ENGINE DEPARTMENT. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO A JUNK YARD. A POLICE AND FIRE REPORTS WERE FILED. THE CONSUMER HAD RECALL REPAIR WORK DONE ON DECEMBER 02, 2004, THE REPAIR WAS DONE ON CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR. *AK *JB

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