Auto Recall Date:
JUL 25, 2002
Vehicle Component:
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
546
Model Affected
1991 LOTUS ELAN
1991 Lotus Elan Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL TANKS CAN LEAK.
Defect Consequence:
FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 26, 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 LOTUS AT 1-800-245-6887.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
546
Notes:
LOTUS CARS OF AMERICA INC