1991 LOTUS ELAN RECALL - #02V199000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : STORAGE : TANK ASSEMBLY
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL TANKS CAN LEAK.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1991 LOTUS ELAN |
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| Manufacturer |
LOTUS CARS OF AMERICA INC |
| Manufactured between |
10/17/1990 - 8/1/1991 |
| Recalled on |
7/26/2002 |
| Influenced by |
LOTUS CARS OF AMERICA INC |
| Owners Notified on |
8/26/2002 |
| # Affected |
546 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL TANKS CAN LEAK. |
| Consequences |
FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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