Make : LOTUS | Model : ESPRIT | Year : 1997 |
Build Dates : - | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 98V135000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19980630 | Date Received by ODI: 19980622 | Date Added to Database: 19980630 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: LOTUS CARS OF AMERICA INC | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: GROUP LOTUS PLC | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: | ||
Component: WHEELS:RIM | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 160 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. CERTAIN WHEELS WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED FOR HARDNESS. THE REAR WHEELS COULD CRACK AND BREAK. |
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Consequence:
THE REAR WHEELS COULD CRACK AND BREAK, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE WHEELS. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
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