Lotus Esprit 1978
Model Esprit made in 1978 by Lotus got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline .
Model 1978
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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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 78V238000 | LOTUS CARS OF AMERICA INC | from 11/01/1977 to 10/01/1978 | V (Vehicle) | 146 | MFR | LOTUS CARS LTD | 10/24/1978 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | The involved vehicles are equipped with a tube which is used to connect a filter component in the fuel system. this tube could become damaged as a result of exposure to abnormally high ambient temperatures and the action of certain fuels. the damaged tube could allow fuel leakage to occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the fuel system tubing without charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; lines, tubes.consequences of defect: if fuel leakage occurs and an ignition source ispresent, a vehicle fire and serious injuries to vehicle occupants may result.note: should fuel leakage occur prior to repairs, the engine should be switchedoff immediately. | |||||||||||||||