LOTUS ESPRIT 1997: AIR BAGS
| Make : LOTUS | Model : ESPRIT | Year : 1997 |
| Build Dates : 1994-09-01 - 1996-11-29 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 96V244000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1997-01-31 | Date Received by ODI: 1996-12-05 | Date Added to Database: 1996-12-19 |
| Manufacturers Involved: LOTUS CARS LTD | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: LOTUS CARS OF AMERICA INC | ||
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| Component: AIR BAGS | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 240 | ||
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Summary:
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." |
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Consequence:
THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT MAY NOT PROPERLY UNDERSTAND THE OPERATION OF THE AIR BAG SYSTEM AND THE NEED TO USE SEAT BELTS. |
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Remedy:
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH LABELS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. IF THEY SO DESIRE, THEY CAN HAVE THEIR DEALERS INSTALL THESE LABELS FOR THEM. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 208 | |
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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. |
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