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Recall 01V-180

DAEWOO MOTOR AMERICA recalled the 1998 to 2001 Daewoo Leganza: Structure (frame and members).

At a glance

Campaign number
01V-180
Reported
May 31, 2001
Vehicles affected
58,691 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

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.

The 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).

The fix

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-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).

Affected vehicles