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1998 Daewoo Puerto Rico Leganza Recalls & Complaints

The 1998 Daewoo Puerto Rico Leganza has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 3 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 Leganza. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

1998 Daewoo Puerto Rico Leganza owner complaints

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Daewoo Puerto Rico Leganza, describing incidents dated October 12, 2004 to October 13, 2004.

Most-cited components

  • Engine 2 complaints
  • Air Bags 1 complaint

Newest complaints

  • ODI #10096787 · Filed

    CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE (0V4357000) FOR THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. DEALER WAS NOT IN OPERATION. *JB

  • ODI #10096686 · Filed

    THE CONSUMER RECIEVED A RECALL NOTICE(02V131002) FOR THE AIR BAGS. THE DEALER WAS NOT IN OPERATION. *JB

  • ODI #10096683 · Filed

    THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE(0V4357000) FOR THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. DEALER WAS NOT IN OPERATION. *JB

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DAEWOO PUERTO RICO/FMVSS 201/HEAD INJURY CRITERION

NHTSA #01V180001 · Structure — Frame and Members · NHTSA notice

Reported May 31, 2001 · DAEWOO MOTOR DE PUERTO RICO

Potentially affected: 1,763 vehicles

Owners notified June 15, 2001 · Vehicles built March 1, 1998 – June 30, 2001 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, LOCATED IN PUERTO RICO, GUAM AND THE AMERICAN SAMOA, FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." THESE VEHICLES EXCEED THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE HEAD INJURY CRITERION VALUE SPECIFIED IN THE STANDARD FOR PASSENGER-SIDE A-PILLAR TARGET LOCATION.

Safety consequence

CONSEQUENTLY, IN A CRASH, THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER COULD SUFFER INCREASED HEAD INJURY FROM CONTACT WITH THE PASSENGER A PILLAR (FORWARD MOST ROOF SUPPORT).

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL PADDING TO THE A PILLAR TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY IN A CRASH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 15, 2001. 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 1-877-463-2396.

Notes

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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