LOTUS ELAN 1991: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 02V199000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| LOTUS | ELAN | 1991 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2002-08-26 | 2002-07-25 | 2002-07-26 |
Production Dates: 1990-10-17 - 1991-08-01
Manufacturers Involved: Lotus Cars Limited
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 546
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL TANKS CAN LEAK.
FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
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.
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
