Daewoo puerto rico/alloy wheels
Defect Summary
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Daewoo Motor De Puerto Rico or involving Wheels.
FAQ: Recall 99V336002
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 99V336002?
NHTSA recall 99V336002 was issued by Daewoo Motor De Puerto Rico on December 3, 1999. It addresses: Daewoo puerto rico/alloy wheels. The recall affects approximately 1,634 vehicles, with the defect involving the Wheels component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Daewoo Motor De Puerto Rico dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 99V336002 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.