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1998 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos Recalls & Complaints

The 1998 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 6 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Daewoo Puerto Rico dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1998 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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1998 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos owner complaints

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos, describing incidents dated September 12, 1998 to October 19, 2004.

Most-cited components

  • Engine 3 complaints
  • Air Bags 1 complaint
  • Electrical System 1 complaint
  • Service Brakes 1 complaint
  • Unknown or Other 1 complaint

Newest complaints

  • ODI #10097191 · Filed

    THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE(02V257001) REGARDING THE BRAKE HOSE. THERE WAS NO DEALERSHIP AVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL. *JB

  • ODI #10096826 · Filed

    RECALL 04V357000 CONCERNING CAM SHAFT POSITION SENOR. *BF ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING *TC

  • ODI #10096685 · Filed

    CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE (0V357000) FOR THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. DEALER WAS NOT IN OPERATION. *JB

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DAEWOO DE PUERTO RICO/FMVSS 201/AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT

NHTSA #02V131002 · Air Bags · NHTSA notice

Reported May 8, 2002 · DAEWOO MOTOR DE PUERTO RICO

Potentially affected: 13,103 vehicles

Owners notified July 23, 2002 · Vehicles built February 26, 1997 – September 20, 2001 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT."

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer remedy

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).

DAEWOO PUERTO RICO/ALLOY WHEELS

NHTSA #99V336002 · Wheels — Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs · NHTSA notice

Reported December 3, 1999 · DAEWOO DE PUERTO RICO

Potentially affected: 1,634 vehicles

Owners notified December 9, 1999 · Vehicles built June 3, 1997 – September 28, 1999 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ALLOY WHEELS AND SOLD IN PUERTO RICO. THESE WHEELS WERE MANUFACTURED WITHOUT THE STEEL BUSHING INSERTS AROUND THE WHEEL BOLT OPENINGS, ALLOWING FRICTION BETWEEN THE WHEEL BOLT SEATS AND THE WHEEL BOLTS. THIS CAN RESULT IN THE BOLTS LOOSENING DURING HARD BRAKING.

Safety consequence

THE WHEEL COULD DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL RETORQUE THE WHEEL BOLTS AND WILL UPDATE THE OWNER'S MANUAL WHEEL BOLT TORQUE SPECIFICATION.

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 9, 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 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).

DAEWOO PUERTO RICOFMVSS 214/SIDE DOOR STRENGTH

NHTSA #99V090001 · Air Bags — Side/Window · NHTSA notice

Reported May 10, 1999 · DAEWOO MOTOR DE PUERTO RICO

Potentially affected: 9,794 vehicles

Owners notified May 13, 1999 · Vehicles built June 16, 1997 – March 15, 1998 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

IN THE EVENT OF A SIDE IMPACT ACCIDENT, THE PELVIC PROTECTION FOR THE DRIVER OR FRONT PASSENGER WOULD BE REDUCED.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL CORRECT THE POSITION OF THE SIDE IMPACT PROTECTION PAD.

Notes

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).

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