Reported Apr 27, 19992,929 vehicles affectedDAEWOO MOTOR AMERICABuilt Oct 10, 1997 – Mar 15, 1999
The defect
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.
The remedy
Dealers will correct the position of the side impact protection pad.
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).