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Recall 1999 DAEWOO LANOS

DAEWOO MOTOR AMERICA

Component Description: AIR BAGS

Manufacturer Responsible for Recall:GM DAEWOO AUTO & TECHNOLOGY COMPANY

Defect Summary

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT."

Consequence Summary

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.

Corrective Summary

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.


Made between 10/19/1997 and 9/14/2001

Potential Number of Units Affected: 56,912

Date Owner Notified by Mfr: 7/23/2002

Recall Initiator: Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 201

Regulation Part Number: 571

NHTSA Campaign Number: 02V131001


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