Daewoo Puerto Rico Recall 02V257001: Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

NHTSA recall 02V257001 · announced September 18, 2002 · filed by Daewoo Motor De Puerto Rico · 2,098 units affected

The problem

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 106, "BRAKE HOSES." A CRACK CAN DEVELOP IN THE OUTER RUBBER LAYER OF THE FRONT BRAKE HOSE(S).

The risk

THIS CAN RESULT IN BRAKE HOSE RUPTURE, BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE, AND LOSS OF VEHICLE BRAKING.

What to do

DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW REDESIGNED FRONT BRAKE HOSES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 25, 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

• 2000 Daewoo Puerto Rico Nubira
• 2001 Daewoo Puerto Rico Nubira
• 2002 Daewoo Puerto Rico Nubira

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