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NHTSA Campaign ID:  01V180000
Component:  Structure: Frame And Members (Give Side/End)
Manufacturer:  Daewoo Motor America
Year:
2001
Make:
Daewoo
Model:
Leganza
Recall Date:
06/04/2001
Potential Number of Units Affected: 58,691
Manufactured:
Defect Summary:
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 Summary:
Consequently, in a crash, the front seat passenger could suffer increased head injury from contact with the passenger a pillar (forward most roof support).
Corrective Summary:
Dealers will install padding to the a pillar to reduce the risk of injury in a crash.

NHTSA Campaign ID:  04V357000
Component:  Engine And Engine Cooling
Manufacturer:  Daewoo Motor Company, Ltd.
Year:
2001
Make:
Daewoo
Model:
Leganza
Recall Date:
07/12/2004
Potential Number of Units Affected: 11,576
Manufactured:
Defect Summary:
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 Summary:
This could possibly cause an under hood fire.
Corrective Summary:
Dealers will replace the Camshaft Position Sensors and install an additional fuse. The recall is expected to begin during August 2004. Owners should contact Daewoo at 1-877-362-1234, option 6.

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