Daewoo Recall 99V090000: Structure, Body, Door

NHTSA recall 99V090000 · announced April 27, 1999 · filed by Daewoo Motor America · 2,929 units affected

The problem

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.

What to do

DEALERS WILL CORRECT THE POSITION OF THE SIDE IMPACT PROTECTION PAD.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

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 (1-877-463-2396). 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.