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1998 DAEWOO LEGANZA

3 recalls, 5 complaints - 1 TSBs

04V394000 Aug 6, 2004
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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.
Consequence
THIS COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
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.
4,305 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: DAEWOO MOTOR DE PUERTO RICO
04V357000 Jul 14, 2004
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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.
Consequence
THIS COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
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.
11,576 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: DAEWOO MOTOR AMERICA
01V180000 May 31, 2001
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES 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.
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).
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL PADDING TO THE A PILLAR TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY IN A CRASH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 8, 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... Read more
58,691 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: DAEWOO MOTOR AMERICA

Complaint Statistics

5 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING3
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Oct 26, 2004
Incident date: Oct 26, 2004
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 02V257001 CONCERNING BRAKE HOSE. DEALER WAS NOT IN OPERATION. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Oct 22, 2004
Incident date: Oct 22, 2004
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 0V4357000 CONCERNING CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR. DEALER WAS NOT IN OPERATION.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Oct 20, 2004
Incident date: Oct 20, 2004
THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE(02V257001) FOR THE BRAKE HOSE, HOWEVER THERE WAS NO DEALER AVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL. *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Oct 6, 2004
Incident date: Oct 6, 2004
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 04V357000 CONCERNING CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR. DEALER WAS NOT IN OPERATION.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Sep 15, 2004
Incident date: Sep 15, 2004
CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE(04V357000) FOR THE CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR. *JB

EPA Fuel Economy, 1998 DAEWOO LEGANZA

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 17.0 25.0 20.0 Regular $3,100
2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 18.0 27.0 21.0 Regular $2,950
2.2L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 18.0 26.0 21.0 Regular $2,950
2.2L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 18.0 27.0 21.0 Regular $2,950

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Midsize Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins, 1998 DAEWOO LEGANZA

1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY1
PB00199 Nov 4, 1999
134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
THE INNER TRIM COVERS FOR THE MOONROOF SUPPORT RODS HAVE BEEN REVISED.

DAEWOO LEGANZA - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the DAEWOO LEGANZA across all model years (1998, 2002).

14 Total Recalls
541 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
16 Reported Crashes
14 Reported Fires
1 Reported Deaths

DAEWOO LEGANZA - Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
2002 2 20 View
2001 3 138 View
2000 3 237 View
1999 3 141 View
1998 (current) 3 5

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