1998-2002 Daewoo Lanos, Daewoo Leganza and others recall: engine and engine cooling

Daewoo Motor America reported this safety recall on July 14, 2004. It covers about 11,576 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 11,576
reported: Jul 14, 2004
owners notified: Sep 7, 2004
related complaints: 1,030

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

Affected vehicles

Daewoo Lanos 1998-2002 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
Daewoo Leganza 1998-2002 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
Daewoo Nubira 1998-2002 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1,030 complaints about engine problems.

1999 Daewoo Lanos 2000 Daewoo Lanos 2001 Daewoo Lanos 2002 Daewoo Lanos 1999 Daewoo Leganza 2000 Daewoo Leganza 2001 Daewoo Leganza 2002 Daewoo Leganza 1999 Daewoo Nubira 2000 Daewoo Nubira 2001 Daewoo Nubira 2002 Daewoo Nubira

Questions about recall 04V357000

Is there a recall on the 1998-2002 Daewoo Lanos, Daewoo Leganza and others engine and engine cooling?

Yes. Recall 04V357000, reported on July 14, 2004, covers about 11,576 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 04V357000?

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.

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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