Defect Description For Recall
Equipment Description: Model Year 1997 Through 2001 Lotus Esprit Vehicles Built Between September 1, 1995, And March 31, 2001. A Replacement Passenger Seat Belt Assembly Could Have Been Installed In Certain Vehicles That Do Not Comply With Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, “Occupant Crash ProteCTIon.” These Seat Belt Assemblies Were Manufactured Without A Lap Portion That Is Lockable So As To Secure A Child Safety Seat.
Make Of Vehicle
SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY
Model Of Vehicle
SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
01E016000
Component Description
Air BAGS
Effect Of Defect
If An Incorrect Belt Was Installed, The Seat Belt Will Not Be Capable Of Securing A Child Seat, Which Could Result In Death Or Serious Injury To The Seat Occupant.
Fix Defect
Customers Are Being Instructed To Bring Their Cars Into Their Local Dealer For A Free Replacement Belt Assembly. Owner Notification Began April 26, 2001. 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 Cars USA At 1-800-245-6887.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Lotus Cars Of America Inc
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
520
Date Owners Notified
20010426
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Lotus Cars Limited
Date Report Received
20010418
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
208