1997-2003 Lotus Esprit recall: labels
Group Lotus Plc reported this safety recall on January 5, 2004. It covers about 660 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 660
- reported
- Jan 5, 2004
- owners notified
- Jan 12, 2004
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
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 04V001000
Is there a recall on the 1997-2003 Lotus Esprit labels?
Yes. Recall 04V001000, reported on January 5, 2004, covers about 660 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 04V001000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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