Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Passenger Vehicles, The Fuel Tanks Can Leak.
Make Of Vehicle
LOTUS
Model Of Vehicle
ELAN
Year
1992
Recall Campaign Number
02V199000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
Effect Of Defect
Fuel Leakage, In The Presence Of An Ignition Source, Could Result In A Fire.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Fuel Tank. Owner Notification Began August 26, 2002. 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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Lotus Cars Of America Inc
Start Of Manufacture
19901017
End Of Manufacture
19910801
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
546
Date Owners Notified
20020826
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Lotus Cars Limited
Date Report Received
20020725