1998 Daewoo Leganza
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1998 Daewoo Leganza. 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.
Vehicle 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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Consequently, in a crash, the front seat passenger could suffer increased head injury from contact with the passenger a pillar (forward most roof support).
Remedy
Dealers 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.
Owner complaints
5 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Consumer received recall 02v257001 concerning brake hose. 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
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
The consumer received a recall notice(02v257001) for the brake hose, however there was no dealer available to perform the recall. *Jb
- 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 a recall notice(04v357000) for the cam shaft position sensor. *jb
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 611313The inner trim covers for the moonroof support rods have been revised.
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