1997 LOTUS ESPRIT RECALL - #98V135000
RECALL FOR WHEELS : RIM
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. CERTAIN WHEELS WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED FOR HARDNESS. THE REAR WHEELS COULD CRACK AND BREAK.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1997 LOTUS ESPRIT |
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| Manufacturer |
LOTUS CARS OF AMERICA INC |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
6/30/1998 |
| Influenced by |
LOTUS CARS OF AMERICA INC |
| Owners Notified on |
6/30/1998 |
| # Affected |
160 |
| Recalled for |
WHEELS:RIM |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. CERTAIN WHEELS WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED FOR HARDNESS. THE REAR WHEELS COULD CRACK AND BREAK. |
| Consequences |
THE REAR WHEELS COULD CRACK AND BREAK, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE WHEELS. |
| Notes |
THIS RECALL SUPERCEDES RECALL NO. 97V-202.OWNER NOTIFICATION OCCURRED ON JUNE 30,1998. 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.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
1997 LOTUS ESPRIT Recall for AIR BAGS
1997 LOTUS ESPRIT Recall for WHEELS, RIM
1997 LOTUS ESPRIT Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
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