Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos 1998

Model Lanos made in 1998 by Daewoo Puerto Rico got 8 consumer complains as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags and electrical system. There were some recalls concerningair bags and wheels.

Model 1998

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
AIR BAGS
02V131002DAEWOO MOTOR DE PUERTO RICOfrom 02/26/1997 to 09/20/2001V (Vehicle)1310307/23/2002OVSCDAEWOO MOTOR DE PUERTO RICO05/08/200205/14/2002571201
Defect SummaryCertain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, occupant protection in interior impact.
Consequence SummaryIn 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.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesCustomers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
AIR BAGS - SIDE/WINDOW
99V090001DAEWOO MOTOR DE PUERTO RICOfrom 06/16/1997 to 03/15/1998V (Vehicle)979405/13/1999OVSCDAEWOO MOTOR DE PUERTO RICO05/10/199905/12/1999571214
Defect SummaryVehicle 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.
Consequence SummaryIn the event of a side impact accident, the pelvic protection for the driver or front passenger would be reduced.
Corrective SummaryDealers will correct the position of the side impact protection pad.
NotesOwner notification may 13, 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 of 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).
WHEELS - LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
99V336002DAEWOO DE PUERTO RICOfrom 06/03/1997 to 09/28/1999V (Vehicle)163412/09/1999MFRDAEWOO MOTOR DE PUERTO RICO12/03/199901/12/2000
Defect SummaryVehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with alloy wheels and sold in puerto rico. these wheels were manufactured without the steel bushing inserts around the wheel bolt openings, allowing friction between the wheel bolt seats and the wheel bolts. this can result in the bolts loosening during hard braking.
Consequence SummaryThe wheel could detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will retorque the wheel bolts and will update the owner's manual wheel bolt torque specification.
NotesOwner notification began december 9, 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 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).

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
AIR BAGS
10/12/20041
 The consumer received a recall notice(02v131002) for the air bag. dealer was not in operation. *jb
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
09/12/1998
 The defective electrical system causes a no start condition/stalling while driving. also, engine check light comes on. dealer replaced the distributor coil which broke. please provide further information. *ak
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION
09/12/1998
 The defective electrical system causes a no start condition/stalling while driving. also, engine check light comes on. dealer replaced the distributor coil which broke. please provide further information. *ak
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
10/01/20041
 Recall 04v357000 concerning cam shaft position senor. *bf engine and engine cooling *tc
10/12/20041
 Consumer received a recall notice (0v357000) for the camshaft position sensor. dealer was not in operation. *jb
10/12/20041
 The consumer received a recall notice(0v4357000) for the camshaft position sensor. dealer was not operation. *jb
OTHER
09/12/1998
 The defective electrical system causes a no start condition/stalling while driving. also, engine check light comes on. dealer replaced the distributor coil which broke. please provide further information. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
10/19/20041
 The consumer received a recall notice(02v257001) regarding the brake hose. there was no dealership available to perform the recall. *jb