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NHTSA Recall 04V357000: Engine and engine cooling

DAEWOO MOTOR AMERICA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 11,576 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Daewoo Lanos.

11,576
vehicles potentially affected
3
models affected
2004
owners notified (September 7)
NHTSA campaign04V357000
ComponentENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Report receivedJuly 14, 2004
Owner notificationSeptember 7, 2004
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

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.

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 04V357000

Make and modelModel years
Daewoo Lanos1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
Daewoo Leganza1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
Daewoo Nubira1998, 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.