Daewoo Recall 98V305001: Steering, Steering Wheel/handle Bar

NHTSA recall 98V305001 · announced December 15, 1998 · filed by Daewoo Motor De Puerto Rico · 1,077 units affected

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 3 AND 4-DOOR PASSENGER SEDANS LOCATED IN PUERTO RICO. THE STEERING WHEEL CAN BECOME DAMAGED FROM OVER-ROTATION.

The risk

IF THIS CONDITION WERE TO OCCUR, A LOSS OF VEHICLE STEERING COULD RESULT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

What to do

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING STEERING WHEEL WITH A REVISED VERSION.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 8, 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 MOTOR DE PUERTO RICO AT 1-787-274-1565. 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

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