| Make : LOTUS | Model : ELAN | Year : 1992 |
| Build Dates : 19901017 - 19910801 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 02V199000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20020826 | Date Received by ODI: 20020725 | Date Added to Database: 20020726 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: LOTUS CARS OF AMERICA INC | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: GROUP LOTUS PLC | ||
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| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 546 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL TANKS CAN LEAK. |
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Consequence:
FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 26, 2002. 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 AT 1-800-245-6887. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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