1997 Lotus Esprit Problems: 0 Complaints, 4 Recalls

The worst 1997 Lotus Esprit problems

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Equipment: other: labelsReported January 5, 2004 · 660 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 04V001000 · Recall details

Wheels: rimReported June 22, 1998 · 160 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Certain wheels were not properly heat treated for hardness. The rear wheels could crack and break.
Risk: The rear wheels could crack and break, resulting in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace these wheels.

Recall number 98V135000 · Recall details

Wheels: rimReported November 19, 1997 · 11 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Certain wheels were not properly heat treated for hardness. The rear wheels could crack and break.
Risk: If the rear wheels cracked and broke, loss of vehicle control could occur, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace these wheels.

Recall number 97V202000 · Recall details

Air bagsReported December 5, 1996 · 240 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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."
Risk: The vehicle occupant may not properly understand the operation of the air bag system and the need to use seat belts.
Remedy: Owners will be provided with labels and installation instructions. If they so desire, they can have their dealers install these labels for them.

Recall number 96V244000 · Recall details

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Is the 1997 Lotus Esprit reliable?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 1997 Lotus Esprit.

What is the most common problem with the 1997 Lotus Esprit?

There are not enough complaints to tell.

How many recalls does the 1997 Lotus Esprit have?

4 recalls, covering equipment, wheels and air bags.

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