NHTSA recall 96V244000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 96V244000 |
| Manufacturer | LOTUS CARS OF AMERICA INC |
| Reported | 1996-12-05 |
| Owners notified | 1997-01-31 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Units potentially affected | 240 |
What is wrong
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."
What can happen
THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT MAY NOT PROPERLY UNDERSTAND THE OPERATION OF THE AIR BAG SYSTEM AND THE NEED TO USE SEAT BELTS.
The remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH LABELS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. IF THEY SO DESIRE, THEY CAN HAVE THEIR DEALERS INSTALL THESE LABELS FOR THEM.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BEGIN JANUARY 31, 1997.NOTE:OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE LABEL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FREE OF CHARGE SHOULD CONTACT LOTUS AT 1-800-245-6887, EXT. 405.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
| 1995 LOTUS ESPRIT | Built 1994-09-01 to 1996-11-29. |
|---|---|
| 1997 LOTUS ESPRIT | Built 1994-09-01 to 1996-11-29. |
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