LOTUS ELAN 1992: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
| Make : LOTUS | Model : ELAN | Year : 1992 |
| Build Dates : 1990-10-17 - 1991-08-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 02V199000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2002-08-26 | Date Received by ODI: 2002-07-25 | Date Added to Database: 2002-07-26 |
| Manufacturers Involved: LOTUS CARS LTD | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: LOTUS CARS OF AMERICA INC | ||
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| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 546 | ||
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Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL TANKS CAN LEAK. |
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Consequence:
FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 26, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT LOTUS AT 1-800-245-6887. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'. |
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