Recall 99V-090
DAEWOO MOTOR AMERICA recalled the 1998 to 1999 Daewoo Lanos: Structure (body, door).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 99V-090
- Reported
- April 27, 1999
- Vehicles affected
- 2,929 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
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.
The risk
In the event of a side impact accident, the pelvic protection for the driver or front passenger would be reduced.
The fix
Dealers will correct the position of the side impact protection pad.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification began may 7, 1999.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-go-daewoo (1-[removed]). Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Daewoo Lanos 1998 to 1999