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01V020
On certain passenger vehicles, a wiring harness, located beneath the carpet in the front passenger floor area, can become damaged by passenger traffic as the wire harness is rubbed against a body seam in the floor panel. When the harness is damaged, engine drivability could be affected, and it could result in sudden engine stalling.
Dealers will reposition the wire harness and attach it permanently in a location where the wire harness cannot be damaged. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification began Feb. 6, 2001. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Daewoo at 1-877-463-2396.
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01V020001
On these passenger vehicles, a wiring harness located beneath the carpet in the front passenger floor area can become damaged by passenger traffic as the wire harness is rubbed against a body seam in the floor panel. When damaged, engine driveability could be affected and could result in sudden engine stalling.
Dealers will inspect the harness for damage, make repairs, and reposition the wire harness to a location where it cannot be damaged. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification began February 2, 2001. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Daewoo de Puerto Rico at 1-787-274-6514.
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01V180
Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact." These vehicles exceed the maximum allowable head injury criteria from contact with the front roof support (A-pillar) in a crash.
Dealers will install padding to the A-pillar to reduce the risk of injury in a crash. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification began June 8, 2001. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Daewoo at 1-877-463-2396.
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02V131001
Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact." 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 from contact with the passenger side air bag cover.
Dealers will install new energy absorbing air bag mounting brackets. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification began May 20, 2002. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Daewoo at 1-877-362-1234, selection 1.
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02V257
Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 106, "Brake Hoses." A crack can develop in the outer rubber layer of the front brake hoses resulting in brake hose rupture, brake fluid leakage, and loss of vehicle braking.
Dealers will install new redesigned front brake hoses. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification is expected to begin during October 2002. Owners should contact Daewoo at 1-877-362-1234, Selection 1.
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99V336
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with alloy wheels, the wheels were manufactured without the steel bushing inserts around the wheel bolt openings, causing increased friction between the wheel bolt seats and the wheel bolts. This can result in the bolts loosening during hard braking. The wheels could detach from the vehicle.
Dealers will re-torque the wheel bolts and will update the owner's manual wheel bolt torque specification. Owner notification was expected to begin during December 1999. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Daewoo at 1-877-463-2396.