DAEWOO LEGANZA 2000: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
| Make : DAEWOO | Model : LEGANZA | Year : 2000 |
| Build Dates : 1998-03-01 - 2001-06-30 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 01V180000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2001-06-08 | Date Received by ODI: 2001-05-31 | Date Added to Database: 2001-06-04 |
| Manufacturers Involved: GM DAEWOO AUTO & TECHNOLOGY COMPANY | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: DAEWOO DE PUERTO RICO | ||
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| Component: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 58691 | ||
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Summary:
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. |
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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". |
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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 1-877-463-2396. |
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| Report Initiator: OVSC | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 201 | |
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Notes:
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'. |
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