Recall 02V-131: 1998–2002 Daewoo Lanos

DAEWOO MOTOR AMERICA recall for air bags, reported to NHTSA on May 8, 2002, covering about 56,912 vehicles.

NHTSA number
02V-131
Report date
May 8, 2002
Vehicles affected
56,912
Owners notified
Jul 23, 2002

The problem

Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact."

The risk

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.

The fix

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.

Notes

Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

ManufacturerDAEWOO MOTOR AMERICA
ComponentAir Bags
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance)
NHTSA campaign number02V131001

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Daewoo Lanos1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 02V-131?

Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact."

How is recall 02V-131 fixed?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.