NHTSA Recall 02V257001: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)
DAEWOO MOTOR DE PUERTO RICO reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,098 vehicles. It affects 2000–2002 Daewoo Puerto Rico Nubira.
| NHTSA campaign | 02V257001 |
|---|---|
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › FOUNDATION COMPONENTS › HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Report received | September 18, 2002 |
| Owner notification | October 25, 2002 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 106, "brake hoses." a crack can develop in the outer rubber layer of the front brake hose(s).
Safety risk
This can result in brake hose rupture, brake fluid leakage, and loss of vehicle braking.
Remedy
Dealers will install new redesigned front brake hoses. Owner notification began october 25, 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 02V257001
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.