Make : DAEWOO PUERTO RICO | Model : LANOS | Year : 1999 |
Build Dates : 19970226 - 20010920 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 02V131002 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 20020723 | Date Received by ODI: 20020508 | Date Added to Database: 20020514 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: DAEWOO MOTOR DE PUERTO RICO | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: DAEWOO MOTOR DE PUERTO RICO | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: | ||
Component: AIR BAGS | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 13103 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." |
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Consequence:
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. |
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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. |
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Report Initiator: OVSC | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 201 | |
Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |