1999 DAEWOO LEGANZA RECALL - #01V180001
RECALL FOR STRUCTURE : FRAME AND MEMBERS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, LOCATED IN PUERTO RICO, GUAM AND THE AMERICAN SAMOA, 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.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1999 DAEWOO LEGANZA |
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| Manufacturer |
DAEWOO MOTOR DE PUERTO RICO |
| Manufactured between |
3/1/1998 - 6/30/2001 |
| Recalled on |
6/4/2001 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF VEHICLE SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE |
| Owners Notified on |
6/15/2001 |
| # Affected |
1,763 |
| Recalled for |
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, LOCATED IN PUERTO RICO, GUAM AND THE AMERICAN SAMOA, 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. |
| Consequences |
CONSEQUENTLY, IN A CRASH, THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER COULD SUFFER INCREASED HEAD INJURY FROM CONTACT WITH THE PASSENGER A PILLAR (FORWARD MOST ROOF SUPPORT). |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSTALL PADDING TO THE A PILLAR TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY IN A CRASH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 15, 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. |
| Notes |
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
1999 DAEWOO LEGANZA Recall for STRUCTURE, FRAME AND MEMBERS
1999 DAEWOO LEGANZA Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1999 DAEWOO LEGANZA Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
Jun 02, 2000 - 134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
THE INNER TRIM COVERS FOR THE MOONROOF SUPPORT RODS HAVE BEEN REVISED.
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