1998–2002 Daewoo Lanos, 1998–2002 Daewoo Leganza, 1998–2002 Daewoo Nubira Recall: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR MAY MELT…
NHTSA campaign 04V357000 · Engine and Engine Cooling · filed Jul 14, 2004 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The 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.
The risk
THIS COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
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Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Affected vehicles
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More Daewoo Lanos recalls
- 2003 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos and 4 other models — ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR…
- 1998–2002 Daewoo Lanos — CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE…
- 1998–2002 Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos and 1 other model — CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE…
- 2000–2001 Daewoo Lanos — VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 04V357000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.