1998 Daewoo Lanos recalls
There are 9 safety recalls on record for the 1998 Daewoo Lanos, covering 93,900 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
All recalls
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles, the camshaft position sensor may melt resulting in a burning smell and visible smoke, which may subsequently lead to the melting of the camshaft cover and the camshaft position sensor wire harness.
- Risk
- This could possibly cause an underhood fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the camshaft position sensors and install an additional fuse. Owners should contact daewoo puerto rico at 1‑877‑362‑1234 option 6.
Recall number 04V394000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles, the camshaft position sensor may melt resulting in a burning smell and visible smoke, which may subsequently lead to the melting of the camshaft cover and the camshaft position sensor wire harness.
- Risk
- This could possibly cause an underhood fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the camshaft position sensors and install an additional fuse. The recall began on september 7, 2004. Owners should contact daewoo at 1‑877‑362‑1234, option 6, or find a local dealer through their website at www.daewoous.com.
Recall number 04V357000 · Recall details
Air bags
- What is wrong
- Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact."
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 02V131001 · Recall details
Air bags
- What is wrong
- Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact."
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 02V131002 · Recall details
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with alloy wheels. These wheels were manufactured without the steel bushing inserts around the wheel bolt openings, allowing friction between the wheel bolt seats and the wheel bolts. This can result in the bolts loosening during hard braking.
- Risk
- The wheel could detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will retorque the wheel bolts and will update the owner's manual wheel bolt torque specification.
Recall number 99V336001 · Recall details
Air bags: side/window
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles do not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 214, "side door strength." incorrect position of the side impact pad to the rear, instead of the middle, of the door assembly.
- Risk
- In the event of a side impact accident, the pelvic protection for the driver or front passenger would be reduced.
- Remedy
- Dealers will correct the position of the side impact protection pad.
Recall number 99V090002 · Recall details
Structure: body: door
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles do not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 214, "side door strength." incorrect position of the side impact pad to the rear, instead of the middle, of the door assembly.
- Risk
- In the event of a side impact accident, the pelvic protection for the driver or front passenger would be reduced.
- Remedy
- Dealers will correct the position of the side impact protection pad.
Recall number 99V090000 · Recall details
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: 3 and 4-door passenger sedans located in puerto rico. The steering wheel can become damaged from over-rotation.
- Risk
- If this condition were to occur, a loss of vehicle steering could result, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the existing steering wheel with a revised version.
Recall number 98V305001 · Recall details
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: 3 and 4-door passenger sedans. The steering wheel center bushing connecting the steering wheel hub to the steering column can slip.
- Risk
- If this condition were to occur, excessive free play and looseness of the vehicle steering could result, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the existing steering wheel with a revised version.
Recall number 98V305000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1998 Daewoo Lanos recalls
How do I check if my 1998 Daewoo Lanos has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the 1998 Daewoo Lanos have?
9, covering engine and engine cooling, air bags and wheels.
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