NHTSA Recall # | 18238 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 96V244000 |
MFG Compaign # | |
Manufacturer | LOTUS CARS OF AMERICA INC |
Supplier | LOTUS |
Brand | LOTUS |
Model | ESPRIT |
Model Year | 1995 |
Component | AIR BAGS |
Date of notification | 31/01/97 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/09/94 |
End date of manufacturing | 29/11/96 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 05/12/96 |
Report created | 19/12/96 |
Regulation part number | 571 |
FMV safety standard number | 208 |
Estimated number of affected units | 240 |
Defect 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." |
Consequence summary | The vehicle occupant may not properly understand the operation of the air bag system and the need to use seat belts. |
Corrective action | Owners will be provided with labels and installation instructions. If they so desire, they can have their dealers install these labels for them. |
Recall 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. |