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1995-1997 Lotus Esprit recall: air bags

Lotus Cars Of America Inc reported this safety recall on December 5, 1996. It covers about 240 vehicles.

vehicles affected
240
reported
Dec 5, 1996
owners notified
Jan 31, 1997

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

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 96V244000

Is there a recall on the 1995-1997 Lotus Esprit air bags?

Yes. Recall 96V244000, reported on December 5, 1996, covers about 240 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 96V244000?

Owners will be provided with labels and installation instructions. If they so desire, they can have their dealers install these labels for them.

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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