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1998-2001 Daewoo Leganza recall: frame and members

Daewoo Motor America reported this safety recall on May 31, 2001. It covers about 58,691 vehicles.

vehicles affected
58,691
reported
May 31, 2001
owners notified
Jun 8, 2001
related complaints
5

Structure: frame and members

What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 01V180000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 5 complaints about body problems.

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Questions about recall 01V180000

Is there a recall on the 1998-2001 Daewoo Leganza frame and members?

Yes. Recall 01V180000, reported on May 31, 2001, covers about 58,691 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 01V180000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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