Lotus Esprit 1998
Model Esprit made in 1998 by Lotus got 1 consumer complain as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to communications. . There were some recalls concerningair bags and equipment.
Model 1998
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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| AIR BAGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 01E016000 | LOTUS CARS OF AMERICA INC | E (Equipment) | 520 | 04/26/2001 | MFR | LOTUS CARS LTD | 04/18/2001 | 04/23/2001 | 571 | 208 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | Equipment description: model year 1997 through 2001 lotus esprit vehicles built between september 1, 1995, and march 31, 2001. a replacement passenger seat belt assembly could have been installed in certain vehicles that do not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, occupant crash protection. these seat belt assemblies were manufactured without a lap portion that is lockable so as to secure a child safety seat. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If an incorrect belt was installed, the seat belt will not be capable of securing a child seat, which could result in death or serious injury to the seat occupant. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Customers are being instructed to bring their cars into their local dealer for a free replacement belt assembly. owner notification began april 26, 2001. 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 cars usa at 1-800-245-6887. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V001000 | GROUP LOTUS PLC | from 01/01/1997 to 11/28/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 660 | 01/12/2004 | MFR | LOTUS CARS LTD | 01/05/2004 | 01/14/2004 | 571 | 208 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no, 208, occupant crash protection. certain air bag warning labels are required on both sun visors and the above vehicles failed to have the required labels affixed to the driver's side sun visor. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The absence of the labels could create a risk to motor vehicle safety if the operation of the air bag system and the need to use seat belts is not properly understood. improper usage could cause injuries in the event of air bag deployment when there is a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Owners will be provided with labels and installation instructions. owner notification is expected to begin during january 2004. owners should contact lotus at 1-800-245-6887. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| WHEELS - RIM | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V135000 | LOTUS CARS OF AMERICA INC | V (Vehicle) | 160 | 06/30/1998 | MFR | LOTUS CARS LTD | 06/22/1998 | 06/30/1998 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. certain wheels were not properly heat treated for hardness. the rear wheels could crack and break. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The rear wheels could crack and break, resulting in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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). | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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| COMMUNICATIONS - HORN ASSEMBLY | |||
| 10/01/1998 | 1 | ||
| Horn inoperative. | |||