Steering: steering wheel/handle barRecall 98V-305 · 1998–1999 Daewoo Lanos
DAEWOO MOTOR DE PUERTO RICO recall 98V-305 covers 1,077 1998–1999 Daewoo Lanos for a steering: steering wheel/handle bar problem, reported to NHTSA on December 15, 1998.
Source: NHTSA recall 98V305001 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 3 AND 4-DOOR PASSENGER SEDANS LOCATED IN PUERTO RICO. THE STEERING WHEEL CAN BECOME DAMAGED FROM OVER-ROTATION.
The risk
IF THIS CONDITION WERE TO OCCUR, A LOSS OF 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 JANUARY 8, 1999.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 MOTOR DE PUERTO RICO AT 1-787-274-1565. 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 December 1, 1997 to May 29, 1998. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.