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NHTSARecalled May 8, 2002 · #02V131002

DAEWOO DE PUERTO RICO/FMVSS 201/AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." 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.

Product details

Product
DAEWOO DE PUERTO RICO/FMVSS 201/AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
DAEWOO MOTOR DE PUERTO RICO
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice