Daewoo Engine And Engine Cooling Recall 04V357000 (12K Vehicles)

The problem

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.

The risk

THIS COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.

The fix

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.

Contacts

Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

What to do

Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
Call a dealer. Any authorized Daewoo dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 04V357000.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
1998 Daewoo Lanos	5	9	A
1999 Daewoo Lanos	62	9	C
2000 Daewoo Lanos	209	6	F
2001 Daewoo Lanos	129	5	D
2002 Daewoo Lanos	30	4	B
1998 Daewoo Leganza	5	3	A
1999 Daewoo Leganza	118	3	C
2000 Daewoo Leganza	220	3	D
2001 Daewoo Leganza	128	3	C
2002 Daewoo Leganza	18	2	A
1998 Daewoo Nubira	7	2	A
1999 Daewoo Nubira	63	2	C
2000 Daewoo Nubira	275	3	F
2001 Daewoo Nubira	122	3	D
2002 Daewoo Nubira	32	3	B

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

209

129

118

220

128

275

122

Questions

Is the 04V357000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. DAEWOO MOTOR AMERICA's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 04V357000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 04V357000 announced?

DAEWOO MOTOR AMERICA reported it to NHTSA on July 14, 2004. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

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