Model year record

2002 DAEWOO Lanos

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 35 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V394000

Engine and engine cooling

Component
Engine and engine cooling
Manufacturer
DAEWOO MOTOR DE PUERTO RICO
Vehicles affected
4,305
Reported to NHTSA
2004-08-06
Owners notified
2004-09-29

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR MAY MELT RESULTING IN A BURNING SMELL AND VISIBLE SMOKE, WHICH MAY SUBSEQUENTLY LEAD TO THE MELTING OF THE CAMSHAFT COVER AND THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR WIRE HARNESS.

Safety risk

THIS COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSORS AND INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL FUSE. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAEWOO PUERTO RICO AT 1-877-362-1234 OPTION 6.

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V357000

Engine and engine cooling

Component
Engine and engine cooling
Manufacturer
DAEWOO MOTOR AMERICA
Vehicles affected
11,576
Reported to NHTSA
2004-07-14
Owners notified
2004-09-07

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR MAY MELT RESULTING IN A BURNING SMELL AND VISIBLE SMOKE, WHICH MAY SUBSEQUENTLY LEAD TO THE MELTING OF THE CAMSHAFT COVER AND THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR WIRE HARNESS.

Safety risk

THIS COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSORS AND INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL FUSE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 7, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAEWOO AT 1-877-362-1234, OPTION 6, OR FIND A LOCAL DEALER THROUGH THEIR WEBSITE AT WWW.DAEWOOUS.COM.

Recall campaignNHTSA 02V131001

Air bags

Component
Air bags
Manufacturer
DAEWOO MOTOR AMERICA
Vehicles affected
56,912
Reported to NHTSA
2002-05-08
Owners notified
2002-07-23

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 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.

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 02V131002

Air bags

Component
Air bags
Manufacturer
DAEWOO MOTOR DE PUERTO RICO
Vehicles affected
13,103
Reported to NHTSA
2002-05-08
Owners notified
2002-07-23

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 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.

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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine and engine cooling1546,000 mi
Air bags460,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system4
Air bags: frontal1
Electrical system: wiring142,000 mi
Engine1
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: LPG systems: tank assembly1
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch1
Power train: manual transmission115,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages118,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer115,000 mi
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer: linkages115,000 mi

The 2001 model has about a quarter as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.