NHTSA recall 97V202000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 97V202000 |
| Manufacturer | LOTUS CARS OF AMERICA INC |
| Reported | 1997-11-19 |
| Owners notified | 1997-11-04 |
| Component | WHEELS:RIM |
| Units potentially affected | 11 |
What is wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. CERTAIN WHEELS WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED FOR HARDNESS. THE REAR WHEELS COULD CRACK AND BREAK.
What can happen
IF THE REAR WHEELS CRACKED AND BROKE, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL COULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
The remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE WHEELS.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION OCCURRED ON NOVEMBER 4, 1997.ALL VEHICLES HAVE BEEN CORRECTED.NO FURTHER ACTION IS REQUIRED ON THIS RECALL CAMPAIGN.
| 1997 LOTUS ESPRIT |
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