Daewoo Matiz recalls

3 official safety recalls for the Daewoo Matiz 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. Clutch cable may break

    Reported July 28, 2004DVSA recall R/2004/1056,588 vehicles affected

    The clutch cable may break, preventing the clutch from disengaging. Replace it with a cable of improved quality.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    POSSIBLE CLUTCH CABLE FAILURE
    Defect
    The possibility exists that the clutch cable may break with the consequence that the clutch cannot be disengaged.
    Remedy
    Recall likely to be affected vehicles and replace the clutch cable with one of improved quality.

  2. Throttle actuator fault may cause high engine speed

    Reported October 31, 2003DVSA recall R/2003/165389 vehicles affected

    A faulty screw in the motorised throttle idle actuator may cause high engine speed. The actuator will be examined and replaced if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    HIGH ENGINE SPEED IDLE CONDITION MAY OCCUR
    Defect
    A screw in the motorised throttle idle actuator (MTIA) could be faulty. A faulty MTIA could result in a high engine speed.
    Remedy
    Examine and replace the motorised throttle idle actuator where found necessary.

  3. Fuel filter may corrode and leak

    Reported July 18, 2000DVSA recall R/2000/0684,428 vehicles affected

    Corrosion may perforate the fuel filter and allow fuel to leak. The filter will be replaced with a modified type.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    POSSIBILITY OF FUEL LEAKAGE & FIRE RISK.
    Defect
    There is a possibility that the fuel filter may perforate due to corrosion and fuel may leak.
    Remedy
    Recall affected vehicles and replace fuel filter with modified type.

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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