Defect Description For Recall
The Involved Vehicles Are Equipped With A Tube Which Is Used To Connect A Filter Component In The Fuel System. This Tube Could Become Damaged As A Result Of Exposure To Abnormally High Ambient Temperatures And The Action Of Certain Fuels. The Damaged Tube Could Allow Fuel Leakage To Occur.
Make Of Vehicle
LOTUS
Model Of Vehicle
ESPRIT
Year
1979
Recall Campaign Number
78V238000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
Dealer Will Inspect And, If Necessary, Replace The Fuel System Tubing Without Charge To Owner.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Lotus Cars Of America Inc
Start Of Manufacture
19771101
End Of Manufacture
19781001
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
146
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Lotus Cars Limited
Date Report Received
19781024