LOTUS ESPRIT 1997: WHEELS:RIM
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 97V202000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| LOTUS | ESPRIT | 1997 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1997-11-04 | 1997-11-19 | 1997-11-20 |
Manufacturers Involved: Lotus Cars Limited
Component: WHEELS:RIM
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 11
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. CERTAIN WHEELS WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED FOR HARDNESS. THE REAR WHEELS COULD CRACK AND BREAK.
Consequence
IF THE REAR WHEELS CRACKED AND BROKE, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL COULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
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.
