Safety Recall NHTSA · 98V305000 Reported December 1, 1998

Daewoo/steering wheel

Daewoo Motor America · Steering · 1,063 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
98V305000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Steering
Vehicles Affected
1,063
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
December 1, 1998

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: 3 and 4-door passenger sedans. the steering wheel center bushing connecting the steering wheel hub to the steering column can slip.

Safety Consequence

If this condition were to occur, excessive free play and looseness of the vehicle steering could result, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the existing steering wheel with a revised version.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Daewoo Motor America dealer and reference recall ID 98V305000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 98V305000

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

What is recall 98V305000?

NHTSA recall 98V305000 was issued by Daewoo Motor America on December 1, 1998. It addresses: Daewoo/steering wheel. The recall affects approximately 1,063 vehicles, with the defect involving the Steering component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Daewoo Motor America dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 98V305000 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.