1999 Daewoo Lanos
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
9 recalls name the 1999 Daewoo Lanos. Newest first.
On 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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could possibly cause an underhood fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the camshaft position sensors and install an additional fuse. owners should contact daewoo puerto rico at 1-877-362-1234 option 6.
On 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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could possibly cause an underhood fire.
Remedy
Dealers 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.
Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact."
Risk and remedy
Risk
In 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.
Remedy
Dealers 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.
Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact."
Risk and remedy
Risk
In 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.
Remedy
Dealers 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.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with alloy wheels. 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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The wheel could detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will retorque the wheel bolts and will update the owner's manual wheel bolt torque specification.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
In the event of a side impact accident, the pelvic protection for the driver or front passenger would be reduced.
Remedy
Dealers will correct the position of the side impact protection pad.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
In the event of a side impact accident, the pelvic protection for the driver or front passenger would be reduced.
Remedy
Dealers will correct the position of the side impact protection pad.
Vehicle description: 3 and 4-door passenger sedans located in puerto rico. the steering wheel can become damaged from over-rotation.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If this condition were to occur, a loss of vehicle steering could result, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the existing steering wheel with a revised version.
Vehicle description: 3 and 4-door passenger sedans. the steering wheel center bushing connecting the steering wheel hub to the steering column can slip.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If this condition were to occur, excessive free play and looseness of the vehicle steering could result, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the existing steering wheel with a revised version.
Owner complaints
62 complaints1 involved a crash5 injuries
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Latest complaints
- Air bags · Engine and engine cooling · Wheels
Consumer received four recall letters 02v131001 concerning air bags, 04v357000 and 04v394000 concerning engine failure, and 99v336001 regarding defective wheels. when taken to get these defects serviced on 2/24/05 dealer had no parts. A rental fee was provided, but dealer still had no parts. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling
Consumer received recall 0v357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor . dealer was not in operation.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling
Consumer received recall 0v4357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. Sensor. dealer was not in operation.*ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
The consumer received a recall noticed(02v257001) regarding the brake hose. There was no dealer in the area to perform the recall. *jb
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
The consumer received a recall notice(02v257001) regarding the brake hose. there was no dealer available in the area to perform the recall. *jb
- Engine and engine cooling
The consumer received nhtsa 04v35700 on the camshaft position sensor. the vehicle was taken in to have the recall performed. however, the dealer refused to honor the recall because the check engine light did not appear on the dashboard. please provide further details. *Jb
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Consumer received recall 02v257001 concerning brake hose. dealer was not in operation.*ak
- Unknown or other
Consumer received nhtsa recall 04v357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. no parts were available. *ak the consumer was concerned with two recalls including recall# 02v131002. the consumer was not successful at getting the dealers to perform the recalls. *sc
- Engine and engine cooling
Nhtsa recall 04v35700 on the camshaft position sensor. the consumer was unable to locate a dealer to honor the recall. *jb *sc
- Engine and engine cooling
Consumer received recall 04v357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. dealer charged for the recall.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
Nhtsa recall 04v357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. consumer was unable to locate a dealer to honor the recall. *ak
- Air bags › Frontal · Engine and engine cooling
Consumer received recall 04v357000 for cam shaft position szensor, and recall 02v131000 concerning air bag failure. no daewoo dealership within a 100 mile radius of sterling, co.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
Recall 04v357000 for cam shaft position sensor was issued. consumer was unable to reach the manufacturer. dealer stated parts were not available.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
Nhtsa recall 04v357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. dealer refused to honor the recall because they didn't want to do it. *ak *sc
- Air bags › Frontal
Consumer received recall 02v131000 concerning air bag failure. dealer was not in operation.*ak
- Air bags › Frontal
Consumer received recall 02v131000 for air bag failure. dealer was not in operation.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling
Consumer received recall 04v357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. dealer was not in operation.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling
Consumer received recall 04v357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. dealer was not in operation.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling
Consumer received recall notice 04v357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. dealer was not in operation.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling
Consumer received 04vv357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. dealer was not in operation.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling
Consumer received recall 04v357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. dealer was not in operation.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling
Consumer received recall 04v357000 for the camshaft position sensor. dealer was not in operation.*ak
- Air bags
While driving consumer's vehicle collided with another vehicle. upon impact, both air bags did not deploy. No injuries reported. consumer will contact dealer for an appointment. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling
Consumer received recall notice 0v4357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. dealer was not in operation.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling
Consumer received recall 0v4357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. dealer was not in operation.*ak
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