DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH. THE VEHICLE T-BONED ANOTHER VEHICLE IN AN INTERSECTION, AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE POLICE WERE CALLED, AND A REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED HEAD, NECK AND BACK INJURIES IN THE ACCIDENT. THERE WERE NO MECHANICS CONSUL…
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DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH. THE VEHICLE T-BONED ANOTHER VEHICLE IN AN INTERSECTION, AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE POLICE WERE CALLED, AND A REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED HEAD, NECK AND BACK INJURIES IN THE ACCIDENT. THERE WERE NO MECHANICS CONSULTED FOR THE AIR BAG FAILURE. UPDATED 7/21/2006 - *NM
NHTSA ODI #10160246
97,000 miles · May 5, 2006
Air BagsElectrical System
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE WIRING HARNESS CAN BE DAMAGED IF RUBBED AGAINST A BODY SEAM IN THE FLOOR PANEL. ALSO, THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THERE ARE NHTSA RECALLS, # 01V020000 AND 02V131001, REGARDING THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WIRING AND AIR BAGS. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALLS.
NHTSA ODI #10156886
Mileage unknown · Apr 28, 2005
Air BagsSeat BeltsCrashInjury
I WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT WHERE THE AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY, AND THE SEAT BELT DID NOT CATCH ,THROWING ME INTO THE STEERING WHEEL.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10118611
Mileage unknown · Oct 12, 2004
Air Bags
THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE (02V13002) FOR THE AIR BAG. DEALER WAS NOT IN OPERATION. *JB
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT."
Consequence & remedy
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.
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.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A WIRING HARNESS, LOCATED BENEATH THE CARPET IN THE FRONT PASSENGER FLOOR AREA, CAN BECOME DAMAGED BY PASSENGER TRAFFIC AS THE WIRE HARNESS IS RUBBED AGAINST A BODY SEAM IN THE FLOOR PANEL.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: WHEN DAMAGED, ENGINE DRIVEABILITY COULD BE AFFECTED AND COULD RESULT IN SUDDEN ENGINE STALLING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPOSITION THE WIRE HARNESS AND ATTACH IT PERMANENTLY IN A LOCATION WHERE THE WIRE HARNESS CANNOT BE DAMAGED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 31, 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 DE PUERTO RICO AT 1-787-274-6514.
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE WHEEL COULD DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL RETORQUE THE WHEEL BOLTS AND WILL UPDATE THE OWNER'S MANUAL WHEEL BOLT TORQUE SPECIFICATION.
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