1998-2002 Daewoo Lanos and Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos recall: air bags

Daewoo Motor De Puerto Rico reported this safety recall on May 8, 2002. It covers about 13,103 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 13,103
reported: May 8, 2002
owners notified: Jul 23, 2002
related complaints: 94

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

Affected vehicles

Daewoo Lanos 1998-2002 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos 1998-2002 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 94 complaints about airbags problems.

1999 Daewoo Lanos 2000 Daewoo Lanos 2001 Daewoo Lanos 2002 Daewoo Lanos 1999 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos 2000 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos 2001 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos 2002 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos

Questions about recall 02V131002

Is there a recall on the 1998-2002 Daewoo Lanos and Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos air bags?

Yes. Recall 02V131002, reported on May 8, 2002, covers about 13,103 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 02V131002?

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.

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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