Steering: steering wheel/handle barRecall 98V-305 · 1998–1999 Daewoo Lanos
DAEWOO MOTOR AMERICA recall 98V-305 covers 1,063 1998–1999 Daewoo Lanos for a steering: steering wheel/handle bar problem, reported to NHTSA on December 1, 1998.
Source: NHTSA recall 98V305000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 3 AND 4-DOOR PASSENGER SEDANS. THE STEERING WHEEL CENTER BUSHING CONNECTING THE STEERING WHEEL HUB TO THE STEERING COLUMN CAN SLIP.
The risk
IF THIS CONDITION WERE TO OCCUR, EXCESSIVE FREE PLAY AND LOOSENESS OF THE VEHICLE STEERING COULD RESULT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING STEERING WHEEL WITH A REVISED VERSION.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 7, 1998.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 1-310-223-5900.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 3, 1998 to May 29, 1998. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.