Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Passenger Vehicles. Certain Wheels Were Not Properly Heat Treated For Hardness. The Rear Wheels Could Crack And Break.
Make Of Vehicle
LOTUS
Model Of Vehicle
ESPRIT
Year
1997
Recall Campaign Number
98V135000
Component Description
Wheels:Rim
Effect Of Defect
The Rear Wheels Could Crack And Break, Resulting In A Loss Of Vehicle Control, Increasing The Risk Of A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace These Wheels.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Lotus Cars Of America Inc
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
160
Date Owners Notified
19980630
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Lotus Cars Limited
Date Report Received
19980622