Lotus Esprit recalls
There are 4 safety recalls on record for the Lotus Esprit, covering 1,071 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
Lotus Esprit recalls by model year
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Equipment: other: labels
- 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: rim
- 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: rim
- 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 bags
- 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
Questions about the Lotus Esprit recalls
How do I check if my Lotus Esprit has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the Lotus Esprit have?
4, covering equipment, wheels and air bags.
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