1995 LOTUS ESPRIT RECALL - #96V244000
RECALL FOR AIR BAGS
AIR BAG AND SEAT BELT SYSTEM WARNING LABELS ARE MISSING FROM THE SUN VISOR. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 108, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1995 LOTUS ESPRIT |
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| Manufacturer |
LOTUS CARS OF AMERICA INC |
| Manufactured between |
9/1/1994 - 11/29/1996 |
| Recalled on |
12/19/1996 |
| Influenced by |
LOTUS CARS OF AMERICA INC |
| Owners Notified on |
1/31/1997 |
| # Affected |
240 |
| Recalled for |
AIR BAGS |
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| Description |
AIR BAG AND SEAT BELT SYSTEM WARNING LABELS ARE MISSING FROM THE SUN VISOR. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 108, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." |
| Consequences |
THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT MAY NOT PROPERLY UNDERSTAND THE OPERATION OF THE AIR BAG SYSTEM AND THE NEED TO USE SEAT BELTS. |
| Corrective action |
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH LABELS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. IF THEY SO DESIRE, THEY CAN HAVE THEIR DEALERS INSTALL THESE LABELS FOR THEM. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BEGIN JANUARY 31, 1997.NOTE:OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE LABEL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FREE OF CHARGE SHOULD CONTACT LOTUS AT 1-800-245-6887, EXT. 405.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
| See also |
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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