Defect Description For Recall
Lotus Cars Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2013 Evora Vehicles Manufactured September 2012 Through November 2012. These Vehicles Have Been Granted A Temporary Exemption From The Requirement To Conform To The Latest Passenger Side Advanced Air Bag Requirements Covered By Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, “Occupant Crash ProteCTIon,” But The Affected Vehicles Do Not A Contain Temporary Exemption Label In Accordance With 49 Cfr 555.9. Additionally, The Affected Vehicles Have The Incorrect Date Of Manufacture On The Federal Certification Label.
Make Of Vehicle
LOTUS
Model Of Vehicle
EVORA
Year
2013
Recall Campaign Number
13V216000
Component Description
Equipment:Other:Labels
Effect Of Defect
An Incorrect Certification Label May Prevent The Owner From Determining Recall Applicability, Potentially Increasing The Risk Of A Crash Or Injury.
Fix Defect
Lotus Cars Will Notify The Owners InstruCTIng Them To Take Their Vehicle To A Lotus Dealer. The Federal Compliance Label Will Be Replaced And An Exemption Label Will Be Applied, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On May 28, 2013. Owners May Contact Lotus At 1-770-476-6564. Lotus Cars’ Recall Number Is 2013/02R.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Lotus Cars Usa, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20120901
End Of Manufacture
20121130
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
28
Date Owners Notified
20130528
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Lotus Cars Limited
Date Report Received
20130521
Make Campaign Number
2013/02R
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
208