Air bags: side/windowRecall 99V-090 · 1998–1999 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos
DAEWOO MOTOR DE PUERTO RICO recall 99V-090 covers 9,794 1998–1999 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos for a air bags: side/window problem, reported to NHTSA on May 10, 1999.
Source: NHTSA recall 99V090001 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by NHTSA (compliance).
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 214, "SIDE DOOR STRENGTH." INCORRECT POSITION OF THE SIDE IMPACT PAD TO THE REAR, INSTEAD OF THE MIDDLE, OF THE DOOR ASSEMBLY.
The risk
IN THE EVENT OF A SIDE IMPACT ACCIDENT, THE PELVIC PROTECTION FOR THE DRIVER OR FRONT PASSENGER WOULD BE REDUCED.
The fix
DEALERS WILL CORRECT THE POSITION OF THE SIDE IMPACT PROTECTION PAD.
OWNER NOTIFICATION MAY 13, 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 OF 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 June 16, 1997 to March 15, 1998. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.