Daewoo Leganza recalls

4 official safety recalls for the Daewoo Leganza from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Camshaft position sensor may overheat

    Reported October 15, 2004DVSA recall R/2004/1428,376 vehicles affected

    The camshaft position sensor may overheat, illuminate the engine management warning light and cause a localised thermal incident. The sensor will be checked and, if affected, replaced with a quality assured unit; an in-line fuse will be added.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    CRACK MAY OCCUR WITIN A CAPACITOR INSIDE THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
    Defect
    The Camshaft position sensor may overheat causing the engine management warning light to illuminate and in the worst case a localised thermal incident may occur
    Remedy
    Vehicles likely to be affected will be recalled and the sensor checked. If affected the sensor will be replaced with a quality assured unit and an in-line fuse added

  2. Camshaft position sensor may melt

    Reported August 6, 2004Model years 1998–2002NHTSA campaign 04V3940004,305 vehicles affected

    A camshaft position sensor may melt, causing a burning smell and visible smoke, and may also melt the camshaft cover and sensor wiring. This could cause an underhood fire. Dealers will replace the sensors and install an additional fuse.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
    Defect
    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
    THIS COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSORS AND INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL FUSE. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAEWOO PUERTO RICO AT 1-877-362-1234 OPTION 6.
    Notes
    CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

  3. Camshaft position sensor may melt

    Reported July 14, 2004Model years 1998–2002NHTSA campaign 04V35700011,576 vehicles affected

    A camshaft position sensor may melt, causing a burning smell and visible smoke, and may also melt the camshaft cover and sensor wiring. This could cause an underhood fire. Dealers will replace the sensors and install an additional fuse.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
    Defect
    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
    THIS COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
    Remedy
    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.
    Notes
    CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

  4. Passenger side A-pillar may increase head injury risk

    Reported May 31, 2001Model years 1998–2001NHTSA campaign 01V18000058,691 vehicles affected

    In a crash, a front passenger could suffer increased head injury from contact with the passenger side A-pillar. Dealers will install padding on the pillar to reduce the risk of injury.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
    Defect
    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.
    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).
    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.
    Notes
    ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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