Recalls ·2002 Daewoo Lanos

2002 Daewoo Lanos recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2002 Daewoo Lanos; the most frequently affected component is engine and engine cooling. Owners filed 30 complaints, most often about engine and engine cooling. Among the 3 model years of this model in the database, 2002 ranks #3 for number of recalls.

Recalls4
Complaints30
Crashes reported2in stored complaints
Fires reported1in stored complaints

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Recalls (4)

Engine and engine coolingCampaign 04V394000 · 06 Aug 2004

Problem: 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: 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.

Engine and engine coolingCampaign 04V357000 · 14 Jul 2004

Problem: 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: 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.

Air bagsCampaign 02V131001 · 08 May 2002

Problem: Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact."

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.

Air bagsCampaign 02V131002 · 08 May 2002

Problem: Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact."

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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 30 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Engine and engine cooling19 · 63%
Air bags5 · 17%
Service brakes3 · 10%
Hydraulic3 · 10%
Visibility2 · 7%
Equipment2 · 7%
Power train1 · 3%
Vehicle speed control1 · 3%

When complaints were filed

20021
20035
200420
20072
20081
20141

From owner complaints

Consumer received recall 02v257001 concerning brake hose. Dealer was not in operation. *ak *tc

Service brakes · Sep 2004 · NHTSA complaint record

The consumer stated that this is not his vehicle and he has made no complaint. *tc

Engine and engine cooling · Sep 2004 · NHTSA complaint record

Windshield wiper housing fell out/ transmission grinds in third gear.*mr consumer couldn't turn wipers on or off. *ph

Visibility · May 2003 · NHTSA complaint record

Consumer received recalls 02v131001/fmvss 201 concerning air bag deployment, and 04v357000 regarding cam shaft position sensor. The consumer was unable to locate any authorized service center in his area that were willing to honor these recalls.*ak the consumer stated he took the vehicle to 2 different dealers and…

Engine and engine cooling · Jan 2004 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.