DAEWOO MOTOR DE PUERTO RICO: Safety Recalls in 1999

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by DAEWOO MOTOR DE PUERTO RICO in 1999. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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December 3, 1999

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

DAEWOO PUERTO RICO/ALLOY WHEELS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ALLOY WHEELS AND SOLD IN PUERTO RICO. THESE WHEELS WERE MANUFACTURED WITHOUT THE STEEL BUSHING INSERTS AROUND THE WHEEL BOLT OPENINGS, ALLOWING FRICTION BETWEEN THE WHEEL BOLT SEATS AND THE WHEEL BOLTS. THIS CAN RESULT IN THE BOLTS LOOSENING DURING HARD BRAKING.

NHTSA ID: 99V336002

Component: WHEELS

# of Units Affected: 1,634

Consequence Summary:

THE WHEEL COULD DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL RETORQUE THE WHEEL BOLTS AND WILL UPDATE THE OWNER'S MANUAL WHEEL BOLT TORQUE SPECIFICATION.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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May 10, 1999

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

DAEWOO PUERTO RICOFMVSS 214/SIDE DOOR STRENGTH

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.

NHTSA ID: 99V090001

Component: AIR BAGS

# of Units Affected: 9,794

Consequence Summary:

IN THE EVENT OF A SIDE IMPACT ACCIDENT, THE PELVIC PROTECTION FOR THE DRIVER OR FRONT PASSENGER WOULD BE REDUCED.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL CORRECT THE POSITION OF THE SIDE IMPACT PROTECTION PAD.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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