Daewoo Nubira recalls

6 official safety recalls for the Daewoo Nubira 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. Transmission mounting bolts may break

    Reported May 11, 2004Model years 2003DVSA recall R/2004/024500 vehicles affected

    Transmission mounting bolts could break. Their torque will be checked; if it is incorrect, the bolts and mountings will be inspected for damage and replaced if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    TRANSMISSION MOUNTING BOLTS MAY BREAK.
    Defect
    There is a possibility that the transmission mounting bolts could break.
    Remedy
    Recall affected vehicles check correct torque and if found incorrectinspect bolts and mountings for damage and replace if necessary.

  5. Front brake hoses may crack

    Reported December 2, 2002DVSA recall R/2002/13911,910 vehicles affected

    The outer rubber on the front brake hoses may crack and eventually leak hydraulic fluid. Both front brake hoses will be replaced with a new design.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSES MAY CRACK
    Defect
    It is possible that the outer rubber section of the front brake flexible hoses may crack and in the longer term leak hydraulic fluid.
    Remedy
    Replace both front brake hoses with a new design.

  6. Front brake hoses may crack

    Reported September 18, 2002Model years 2000–2002NHTSA campaign 02V25700038,181 vehicles affected

    The outer rubber layer of a front brake hose may crack, allowing the hose to rupture and leak brake fluid, which can reduce or eliminate braking. Dealers will install redesigned front brake hoses.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
    Defect
    CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 106, "BRAKE HOSES." A CRACK CAN DEVELOP IN THE OUTER RUBBER LAYER OF THE FRONT BRAKE HOSE(S).
    Consequence
    THIS CAN RESULT IN BRAKE HOSE RUPTURE, BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE, AND LOSS OF VEHICLE BRAKING.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW REDESIGNED FRONT BRAKE HOSES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 27, 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.
    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).

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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