Safety Recall NHTSA · 02V131001 Reported May 8, 2002

Daewoo america/fmvss 201/air bag deployment

Q: What is recall 02V131001?

NHTSA recall 02V131001 was issued by Daewoo Motor America on May 8, 2002. It addresses: Daewoo america/fmvss 201/air bag deployment. The recall affects approximately 56,912 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Daewoo Motor America · N/A · 56,912 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

02V131001

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Daewoo Motor America

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

56,912

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

May 8, 2002

Defect Summary

Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact."

Safety Consequence

In the event of a crash in which the air bags do not deploy, there is a possibility of increased head injury to the front seat passenger should contact with the passenger side air bag cover occur.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install new energy absorbing air bag mounting brackets. owner notification began july 23, 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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Daewoo Motor America dealer and reference recall ID 02V131001 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 02V131001

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 02V131001?

NHTSA recall 02V131001 was issued by Daewoo Motor America on May 8, 2002. It addresses: Daewoo america/fmvss 201/air bag deployment. The recall affects approximately 56,912 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Daewoo Motor America dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 02V131001 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.