Recall 04V-001
GROUP LOTUS PLC recalled the 1997 to 2003 Lotus Esprit: Equipment (other, labels).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 04V-001
- Reported
- January 5, 2004
- Vehicles affected
- 660 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no, 208, "occupant crash protection." certain air bag warning labels are required on both sun visors and the above vehicles failed to have the required labels affixed to the driver's side sun visor.
The risk
The absence of the labels could create a risk to motor vehicle safety if the operation of the air bag system and the need to use seat belts is not properly understood. Improper usage could cause injuries in the event of air bag deployment when there is a crash.
The fix
Owners will be provided with labels and installation instructions. Owner notification is expected to begin during january 2004. Owners should contact lotus at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Lotus Esprit 1997 to 2003