NHTSA Recall 02V131002: Air bags
DAEWOO MOTOR DE PUERTO RICO reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 13,103 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Daewoo Lanos.
| NHTSA campaign | 02V131002 |
|---|---|
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Report received | May 8, 2002 |
| Owner notification | July 23, 2002 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance |
Defect
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.
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).
Vehicles covered by recall 02V131002
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Daewoo Lanos | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.