Lotus Elite 1979
Model Elite made in 1979 by Lotus got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning power train .
Model 1979
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 79V127000 | LOTUS CARS OF AMERICA INC | from 04/01/1978 to 05/01/1979 | V (Vehicle) | 9 | 05/23/1979 | MFR | LOTUS CARS LTD | 05/25/1979 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The spiral retaining pin in the gear selector quadrant may move from its normal position so that vehicle could remain in gear when selector lever is moved into the park position. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will refit retaining pin to preclude gear shift selector moving out of place. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: power train; transmission, automatic.consequences of defect: in this condition, the vehicle could strike persons,vehicles, or other objects, possibly causing death or personal injury.note: it is recommended that, until the modification is carried out, drivershould apply the foot and parking brakes at all times when bringing the vehicleto a stop. also, driver should apply the foot and parking brakes beforestarting the vehicle, and not release either brake until a forward or reversegear has been engaged. | |||||||||||||||