Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
LOTUS
Model Of Vehicle
ESPRIT
Year
1997
Recall Campaign Number
04V001000
Component Description
Equipment:Other:Labels
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Group Lotus Plc
Start Of Manufacture
19970101
End Of Manufacture
20031128
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
660
Date Owners Notified
20040112
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Lotus Cars Limited
Date Report Received
20040105
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
208