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1999 Daewoo Leganza 4dr Sdn SE Auto

SAFETY FEATURES
 
  • Child safety rear door locks
  • Driver & front passenger air bag
 
Crash Test Results for the 1999 Daewoo Models:
No crash test results exist
 
Service Bulletins for 1999 Daewoo Leganza 4dr Sdn SE Auto
1999 DAEWOO LEGANZA:

Bulletin Number: PB00199
THE INNER TRIM COVERS FOR THE MOONROOF SUPPORT RODS HAVE BEEN REVISED.

 
Recalls for 1999 Daewoo Leganza 4dr Sdn SE Auto
1999 DAEWOO LEGANZA
NHTSA Campaign ID: 01V180000
Component: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Manufacturer: DAEWOO MOTOR AMERICA
Manufacture Dates: 03/01/1998 - 06/30/2001
Potential Units Affected: 58691
Defect Description:
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.
Consequence:
CONSEQUENTLY, IN A CRASH, THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER COULD SUFFER INCREASED HEAD INJURY FROM CONTACT WITH THE PASSENGER A PILLAR (FORWARD MOST ROOF SUPPORT).
Action to take:
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.
1999 DAEWOO LEGANZA
NHTSA Campaign ID: 04V357000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Manufacturer: DAEWOO MOTOR AMERICA
Manufacture Dates: 11/13/1997 - 11/27/2001
Potential Units Affected: 11576
Defect Description:
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.
Consequence:
THIS COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Action to take:
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.
1999 DAEWOO LEGANZA
NHTSA Campaign ID: 04V394000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Manufacturer: DAEWOO MOTOR DE PUERTO RICO
Manufacture Dates: 06/03/1997 - 12/05/2001
Potential Units Affected: 4305
Defect Description:
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.
Consequence:
THIS COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Action to take:
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.
1999 DAEWOO PUERTO RICO LEGANZA
NHTSA Campaign ID: 01V180001
Component: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Manufacturer: DAEWOO MOTOR DE PUERTO RICO
Manufacture Dates: 03/01/1998 - 06/30/2001
Potential Units Affected: 1763
Defect 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.
Consequence:
CONSEQUENTLY, IN A CRASH, THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER COULD SUFFER INCREASED HEAD INJURY FROM CONTACT WITH THE PASSENGER A PILLAR (FORWARD MOST ROOF SUPPORT).
Action to take:
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.
 
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