Daewoo to spend zl. 800,000 on recall of Lublin vans to replace faulty steering

Daewoo Motor Polska the Lublin-based producer of delivery vans said it would replace defective steering columns in all Lublin model delivery vans produced between 1993-1996. It is estimated that at the moment about 60% of 135,000 vans produced during this period, are still used in Poland. The producer calculated that the replacement cost will be about zl. 800,000. The recall was issued after discovering the possibility of damage in the first series of vans. Daewoo has authorized 120 of its service stations to do the replacement which will be available until Oct. 31. Apart from the replacement of the steering columns customers will be entitled to a free inspection and discounts on parts. The company has so far sent 5,000 recall orders and 2,800 owners have responded. (Prawo i Gospodarka, page 2)