LOTUS ESPRIT 1997: WHEELS:RIM
| Make : LOTUS | Model : ESPRIT | Year : 1997 |
| Build Dates : 0000-00-00 - 0000-00-00 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 98V135000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1998-06-30 | Date Received by ODI: 1998-06-22 | Date Added to Database: 1998-06-30 |
| Manufacturers Involved: LOTUS CARS LTD | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: LOTUS CARS OF AMERICA INC | ||
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| Component: WHEELS:RIM | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 160 | ||
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. CERTAIN WHEELS WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED FOR HARDNESS. THE REAR WHEELS COULD CRACK AND BREAK. |
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Consequence:
THE REAR WHEELS COULD CRACK AND BREAK, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE WHEELS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
THIS RECALL SUPERCEDES RECALL NO. 97V-202.OWNER NOTIFICATION OCCURRED ON JUNE 30,1998. 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.ALSO 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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