Daewoo and Daewoo Puerto Rico Recall 02V131002: Air Bags

NHTSA recall 02V131002 · announced May 8, 2002 · filed by Daewoo Motor De Puerto Rico · 13,103 units affected

The problem

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT."

The 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.

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by this recall

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

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.