Recall 97V202000 — WHEELS:RIM Defect in 1997-1997 LOTUS ESPRIT
RECALL This recall affects up to 11 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 97V202000 |
| Manufacturer | LOTUS CARS OF AMERICA INC |
| Vehicles Affected | 11 |
| Component | WHEELS:RIM |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. CERTAIN WHEELS WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED FOR HARDNESS. THE REAR WHEELS COULD CRACK AND BREAK.
Safety Consequence
IF THE REAR WHEELS CRACKED AND BROKE, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL COULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE WHEELS.
Related Recalls for LOTUS
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19V263000 | 2017 LOTUS EVORA | STRUCTURE | 424 | |
| 18V781000 | 2018 LOTUS EVORA | STEERING | 36 | |
| 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 |