| Make : LOTUS | Model : ESPRIT | Year : 1995 |
| Build Dates : 19940901 - 19961129 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 96V244000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19970131 | Date Received by ODI: 19961205 | Date Added to Database: 19961219 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: LOTUS CARS OF AMERICA INC | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: GROUP LOTUS PLC | ||
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| Component: AIR BAGS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 240 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
AIR BAG AND SEAT BELT SYSTEM WARNING LABELS ARE MISSING FROM THE SUN VISOR. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 108, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." |
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Consequence:
THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT MAY NOT PROPERLY UNDERSTAND THE OPERATION OF THE AIR BAG SYSTEM AND THE NEED TO USE SEAT BELTS. |
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Remedy:
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH LABELS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. IF THEY SO DESIRE, THEY CAN HAVE THEIR DEALERS INSTALL THESE LABELS FOR THEM. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 208 | |
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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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