1998 LOTUS ESPRIT Recall ID from NHTSA: 04V001000
| Auto Recall Date: |
JAN 05, 2004 |
| Vehicle Component: |
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
| Model Affected |
ESPRIT |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
660
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
JAN 05, 2004
Vehicle Component:
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
660
Model Affected
1998 LOTUS ESPRIT
1998 Lotus Esprit Defect Summary:
CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO, 208, ¿OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.¿ CERTAIN AIR BAG WARNING LABELS ARE REQUIRED ON BOTH SUN VISORS AND THE ABOVE VEHICLES FAILED TO HAVE THE REQUIRED LABELS AFFIXED TO THE DRIVER¿S SIDE SUN VISOR.
Defect Consequence:
THE ABSENCE OF THE LABELS COULD CREATE A RISK TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY IF THE OPERATION OF THE AIR BAG SYSTEM AND THE NEED TO USE SEAT BELTS IS NOT PROPERLY UNDERSTOOD. IMPROPER USAGE COULD CAUSE INJURIES IN THE EVENT OF AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT WHEN THERE IS A CRASH.
Remedy:
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH LABELS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JANUARY 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT LOTUS AT 1-800-245-6887.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
660
Notes:
GROUP LOTUS PLC
1998 LOTUS ESPRIT Recall ID from NHTSA: 98V135000
| Auto Recall Date: |
JUN 22, 1998 |
| Vehicle Component: |
WHEELS:RIM |
| Model Affected |
ESPRIT |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
160
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
JUN 22, 1998
Vehicle Component:
WHEELS:RIM
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
160
Model Affected
1998 LOTUS ESPRIT
1998 Lotus Esprit Defect Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. CERTAIN WHEELS WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED FOR HARDNESS. THE REAR WHEELS COULD CRACK AND BREAK.
Defect Consequence:
THE REAR WHEELS COULD CRACK AND BREAK, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE WHEELS.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
160
Notes:
LOTUS CARS OF AMERICA INC
1998 LOTUS ESPRIT Recall ID from NHTSA: 01E016000
| Auto Recall Date: |
APR 18, 2001 |
| Vehicle Component: |
AIR BAGS |
| Model Affected |
ESPRIT |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
520
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
APR 18, 2001
Vehicle Component:
AIR BAGS
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
520
Model Affected
1998 LOTUS ESPRIT
1998 Lotus Esprit Defect Summary:
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: MODEL YEAR 1997 THROUGH 2001 LOTUS ESPRIT VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 1995, AND MARCH 31, 2001. A REPLACEMENT PASSENGER SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY COULD HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN CERTAIN VEHICLES THAT DO NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES WERE MANUFACTURED WITHOUT A LAP PORTION THAT IS LOCKABLE SO AS TO SECURE A CHILD SAFETY SEAT.
Defect Consequence:
IF AN INCORRECT BELT WAS INSTALLED, THE SEAT BELT WILL NOT BE CAPABLE OF SECURING A CHILD SEAT, WHICH COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
Remedy:
CUSTOMERS ARE BEING INSTRUCTED TO BRING THEIR CARS INTO THEIR LOCAL DEALER FOR A FREE REPLACEMENT BELT ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 26, 2001. 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 CARS USA AT 1-800-245-6887.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
520
Notes:
LOTUS CARS OF AMERICA INC