NHTSA Recall # | 33879 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 04V001000 |
MFG Compaign # | |
Manufacturer | GROUP LOTUS PLC |
Supplier | LOTUS |
Brand | LOTUS |
Model | ESPRIT |
Model Year | 2002 |
Component | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
Date of notification | 12/01/04 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/01/97 |
End date of manufacturing | 28/11/03 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 05/01/04 |
Report created | 14/01/04 |
Regulation part number | 571 |
FMV safety standard number | 208 |
Estimated number of affected units | 660 |
Defect summary | Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no, 208, "occupant crash protection." certain air bag warning labels are required on both sun visors and the above vehicles failed to have the required labels affixed to the driver's side sun visor. |
Consequence summary | The absence of the labels could create a risk to motor vehicle safety if the operation of the air bag system and the need to use seat belts is not properly understood. Improper usage could cause injuries in the event of air bag deployment when there is a crash. |
Corrective action | Owners will be provided with labels and installation instructions. Owner notification is expected to begin during january 2004. Owners should contact lotus at 1-800-245-6887. |
Recall notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). |