Vehicle recall 04V394000 · August 6, 2004
Daewoo LANOS, Daewoo LEGANZA and 3 more models
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…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V394000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 6, 2004
- Filed by
- DAEWOO MOTOR DE PUERTO RICO
- Owner notification
- September 29, 2004
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 4,305
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Daewoo LANOS (1998-2002): 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998
- Daewoo LEGANZA (1998-2002): 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998
- Daewoo NUBIRA (1998-2002): 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998
- Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos (2003): 2003
- Daewoo Puerto Rico Nubira (2003): 2003
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