Daewoo Leganza 1998

Model Leganza made in 1998 by Daewoo got 5 consumer complains there are 3 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic. Technical service bulletines regarding visibility. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, structure. The car has 2 modeles with engines 2.0, 2.2.

Model 1998

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
2.0 4Automatic, 4 gearsF20/27/2221.8/35.2/26.3065Regular816MIDSIZE CARS
2.0 4Manual, 5 gearsF20/29/2322.5/36.5/27.1937Regular816MIDSIZE CARS
2.2 4Automatic, 4 gearsF20/28/2322.1/35.7/26.6724Regular816MIDSIZE CARS
2.2 4Manual, 5 gearsF20/29/2422.7/37.5/27.6021Regular782MIDSIZE CARS

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
04V357000DAEWOO MOTOR AMERICAfrom 11/13/1997 to 11/27/2001V (Vehicle)1157609/07/2004MFRGM DAEWOO AUTO & TECHNOLOGY COMPANY07/14/200407/23/2004
Defect SummaryOn certain passenger vehicles, the camshaft position sensor may melt resulting in a burning smell and visible smoke, which may subsequently lead to the melting of the camshaft cover and the camshaft position sensor wire harness.
Consequence SummaryThis could possibly cause an underhood fire.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the camshaft position sensors and install an additional fuse. the recall began on september 7, 2004. owners should contact daewoo at 1-877-362-1234, option 6, or find a local dealer through their website at www.daewoous.com.
NotesCustomers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
04V394000DAEWOO MOTOR DE PUERTO RICOfrom 06/03/1997 to 12/05/2001V (Vehicle)430509/29/2004MFRGM DAEWOO AUTO & TECHNOLOGY COMPANY08/06/200408/13/2004
Defect SummaryOn certain passenger vehicles, the camshaft position sensor may melt resulting in a burning smell and visible smoke, which may subsequently lead to the melting of the camshaft cover and the camshaft position sensor wire harness.
Consequence SummaryThis could possibly cause an underhood fire.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the camshaft position sensors and install an additional fuse. owners should contact daewoo puerto rico at 1-877-362-1234 option 6.
NotesCustomers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS
01V180000DAEWOO MOTOR AMERICAfrom 03/01/1998 to 06/30/2001V (Vehicle)5869106/08/2001OVSCGM DAEWOO AUTO & TECHNOLOGY COMPANY05/31/200106/04/2001571201
Defect SummaryVehicle description: certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 201, occupant protection in interior impact. these vehicles exceed the maximum allowable head injury criterion value specified in the standard for passenger-side a-pillar target location.
Consequence SummaryConsequently, in a crash, the front seat passenger could suffer increased head injury from contact with the passenger a pillar (forward most roof support).
Corrective SummaryDealers will install padding to the a pillar to reduce the risk of injury in a crash. owner notification began june 8, 2001. 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 1-877-463-2396.
NotesAlso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
VISIBILITY - SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY
PB0019911/04/1999PB00199611313The inner trim covers for the moonroof support rods have been revised.06/02/2000

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
10/22/20041
 Consumer received recall 0v4357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. dealer was not in operation.*ak
10/06/20041
 Consumer received recall 04v357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. dealer was not in operation.*ak
09/15/20041
 Consumer received a recall notice(04v357000) for the cam shaft position sensor. *jb
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
10/26/20041
 Consumer received recall 02v257001 concerning brake hose. dealer was not in operation. *ak
10/20/20041
 The consumer received a recall notice(02v257001) for the brake hose, however there was no dealer available to perform the recall. *jb

Car dealers selling


StateCityZipNamePhone
WAPORT ORCHARD98366BAY DAEWOOD360 876 7000