Recall 04V001000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS Defect in 1997-2003 LOTUS ESPRIT
RECALL This recall affects up to 660 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 04V001000 |
| Manufacturer | GROUP LOTUS PLC |
| Vehicles Affected | 660 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Safety 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.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 14V280000 | 2011 LOTUS EXIGE | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 860 | |
| 13V314000 | 2011 LOTUS EVORA | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS | 80 | |
| 13V216000 | 2013 LOTUS EVORA | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 28 | |
| 13V041000 | 2007 LOTUS ELISE | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS | 451 | |
| 11V510000 | 2007 LOTUS ELISE | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS | 5,041 | |
| 12V477000 | 2011 LOTUS EVORA | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 80 | |
| 11V541000 | 2011 LOTUS ELISE | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT | 78 | |
| 09V179000 | 2009 LOTUS ELISE | WHEELS:HUB | 87 |