1999 Daewoo Leganza
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1999 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
118 complaints4 involved a crash3 involved a fire2 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Engine
TL* the contact owns a 1999 daewoo leganza. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, gray colored smoke emitted from the air conditioner unit. The check engine warning light illuminated during the failure. The vehicle was towed to the mechanic where the mechanic confirmed that the cam shaft…
TL* the contact owns a 1999 daewoo leganza. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, gray colored smoke emitted from the air conditioner unit. The check engine warning light illuminated during the failure. The vehicle was towed to the mechanic where the mechanic confirmed that the cam shaft sensor melted and needed to be replaced. The mechanic advised the contact that the failure was similar to that listed in the recall under nhtsa campaign ID number:04v357000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was contacted but did not confirm if the vehicle was included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 20,000 and the current mileage was 125,575.
- Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers · Engine and engine cooling › Engine
1999 daewoo leganza, consumer would like to receive reimbursement for repair made prior to receiving recall notice. *kb the vehicle would crank but would not start. the dealer replaced a blown fuse for the pcm. once the fuse was replaced the tech saw smoke coming from the cam sensor. the tech replaced the cam sensor and repaired damage to the wire harness. *nm
- Unknown or other
Consumer requesting information on the crashworthiness studies of the 1999 daewoo leganza. *ts *nm***transferred to rulemaking***
- Engine and engine cooling · Seat belts
1999 daewoo leganza stalls and the engine light comes on.*mr while driving the vehicle stalled. timing belt broke. the seat belts did not work properly. *nm
- Engine and engine cooling
While driving approximately 60 mph engine blew up. The cause of this problem was undetermined.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling
Consumer received a recall 04v39000 concerning camshaft position sensor. took vehicle to dealer, and was informed they would not fix the vehicle. component code camshaft position sensor. *ak *bf the consumer called the manufacturer and was told that there was nothing they could do and that the consumer had to fix it himself. the consumer had the part fixed ta a local repair facility. *nm
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Prior to recalls 04v357000 and 04v394000 consumer had no problems with the engine, and the engine light illuminated. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer for recall repairs. currently, consumer was having problems with the engine. Consumer later found that the parts had never been changed. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling
Recall 04v357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. dealer refused to honor the recall because the sensor number did not fall under the range numbers, and consumer had a concern that engine check light was illuminating while driving. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling
Camshaft position sensor may malfunction, which cause the engine warning light to come on. *bf the consumer requested reimbursement. *sc
- Engine and engine cooling
Recall 04v357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. dealer will not honor this recall because the sensor lot # does not match up.*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
- Engine and engine cooling
The consumer received a recall notice(0v4357000) regarding the camshaft position sensor. there was no dealer in the area to perform the recall. *jb
- 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 notice 0v4357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. Dealer was not in operation. *Ak
- Suspension › Front › Macpherson strut
Steering wheel made a knocking noise when driving. Dealership informed consumer that the problem pertained to rusted struts. The problem was not resolved.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling
Dealership was refusing to honor the cam shaft position sensor recall 04v357000 because the part was not within the recalled range part numbers, although the sensor was bad. Recall letter didn't reference any part number range. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
The consumer would like to know if a repair on the vehicle IS related to the camshaft positioning recall. *nm the vehicle has been repaired twice for the check engine light illuminating. the first repair was minor but the second one required extensive work. *nm
- Engine and engine cooling
The consumer received a recall notice(0v4357000) for the camshaft position sensor. The dealer was not in operation. *jb
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Consumer received a recall notice(02v257001) regarding the brake hose, however there was no dealer available to perform the recall. *Jb
- Engine and engine cooling
The consumer paid out of pocket for the recall, sent the receipt and nothing has been done. camshaft recall campaign 04v357000. *jb *sc
- Engine and engine cooling
04 v 357 000/camshaft position sensor/mil: consumer has a concern that their vehicle "check engine light" IS illuminating while driving and there are no authorized service centers in the area. *jb *sc
- Engine and engine cooling
The consumer was unable to have the camshaft position sensor recall 04v357000 performed because the only dealership in their state listed on the daewoo website was out of business. *Jb
- Engine and engine cooling
The check engine light IS on. possible out of pocket expense for the repair. recall 04v357000 for cam shaft sensor. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling
Dealership IS charging the consumer to perform cam shaft position sensor recall 04v357000 repairs because dealership was not reimbursed by the manufacturer. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system · Seat belts › Front › Retractor · Visibility › Power window devices and controls
Nhtsa recall 04v357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. consumer IS unable to locate a dealer to honor the recall.*ak the consumer stated that the vehicle stalls out at any time. the rear passenger window does not work. the engine sounds like a diesel engine. seat belts do not retract. *tc
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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