# Recalls that may apply to the 1997 Lotus Esprit

A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.

## United States (NHTSA), as of 2026-10-19

- [04V001000](/recalls/nhtsa/04V001000.md), 2004-01-05: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. 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. Built 1997\-01\-01 to 2003\-11\-28.
- [98V135000](/recalls/nhtsa/98V135000.md), 1998-06-22: WHEELS:RIM. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:  PASSENGER VEHICLES.  CERTAIN WHEELS WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED FOR HARDNESS.   THE REAR WHEELS COULD CRACK AND BREAK.
- [97V202000](/recalls/nhtsa/97V202000.md), 1997-11-19: WHEELS:RIM. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:  PASSENGER VEHICLES.  CERTAIN WHEELS WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED FOR HARDNESS.   THE REAR WHEELS COULD CRACK AND BREAK.
- [96V244000](/recalls/nhtsa/96V244000.md), 1996-12-05: AIR BAGS. 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." Built 1994\-09\-01 to 1996\-11\-29.

## Canada (Transport Canada), as of 2026-10-19

- [2004232](/recalls/tc/2004232.md), 2004-07-08: Label. Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 208.  The airbag warning label is missing from the sun visors.  Correction:  Owners will be provided with labels and installation instructions.
- [2004230](/recalls/tc/2004230.md), 2004-07-08: Wheels. On certain vehicles, the 6\-spoke "monobloc" rear wheels were not properly heat treated and could develop cracks on the inside of the spokes.  The cracking, which is not necessarily visible to the naked eye, could affect the integrity of the wheels which could result in a loss of vehicle control.  Correction:  Dealers will replace the wheels.
- [2004229](/recalls/tc/2004229.md), 2004-07-08: Label. Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 108.  The airbag warning label is missing from the sun visors.  Correction:  Owners will be provided with labels and installation instructions.
- [2004177](/recalls/tc/2004177.md), 2004-05-27: Label. Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 108.  The airbag warning label is missing from the sun visors.  Correction:  Owners will be provided with labels and installation instructions.
- [2004176](/recalls/tc/2004176.md), 2004-05-27: Wheels. On certain vehicles, the 6\-spoke "monobloc" rear wheels were not properly heat treated and could develop cracks on the inside of the spokes.  The cracking, which is not necessarily visible to the naked eye, could affect the integrity of the wheels which could result in a loss of vehicle control.  Correction:  Dealers will replace the wheels.
- [2004175](/recalls/tc/2004175.md), 2004-05-27: Label. Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 208.  The airbag warning label is missing from the sun visors.  Correction:  Owners will be provided with labels and installation instructions.
- [2004146](/recalls/tc/2004146.md), 2004-04-26: Label. Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 108.  The airbag warning label is missing from the sun visors.  Correction:  Owners will be provided with labels and installation instructions.
- [2004145](/recalls/tc/2004145.md), 2004-04-26: Wheels. On certain vehicles, the 6\-spoke "monobloc" rear wheels were not properly heat treated and could develop cracks on the inside of the spokes.  The cracking, which is not necessarily visible to the naked eye, could affect the integrity of the wheels which could result in a loss of vehicle control.  Correction:  Dealers will replace the wheels.

## Check a VIN

- [NHTSA recall lookup by VIN, United States](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls)
- [Transport Canada recall search, Canada](https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng)

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