The problem
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles do not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 214, "Side door strength." Incorrect position of the side impact pad to the rear, instead of the middle, of the door assembly.
The risk
In the event of a side impact accident, the pelvic protection for the driver or front passenger would be reduced.
The fix
Dealers will correct the position of the side impact protection pad.
Contacts
Owner notification may 13, 1999. 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 of puerto rico at 1-787-274-1565. 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 Puerto Rico dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 99V090001.
- 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.