Lotus Cars Limited | NHTSA Recall #01E016000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01E016000 by Lotus Cars Limited. Includes 520 affected units, LOTUS/REPLACEMENT SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Equipment description: model year 1997 through 2001 lotus esprit vehicles built between september 1, 1995, and march 31, 2001. a replacement passenger seat belt assembly could have been installed in certain vehicles that do not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection." these seat belt assemblies were manufactured without a lap portion that is lockable so as to secure a child safety seat.

Corrective Action

Customers are being instructed to bring their cars into their local dealer for a free replacement belt assembly. owner notification began april 26, 2001. 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 cars usa at 1-800-245-6887.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01E016000

Manufacturer: Lotus Cars Limited

Report Received Date: 2001-04-18T00:00:00

Subject: Lotus/replacement seat belt assemblies

Component: Air Bags

Potentially Affected Units: 520

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Equipment description: model year 1997 through 2001 lotus esprit vehicles built between september 1, 1995, and march 31, 2001. a replacement passenger seat belt assembly could have been installed in certain vehicles that do not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection." these seat belt assemblies were manufactured without a lap portion that is lockable so as to secure a child safety seat.

Consequence Summary: If an incorrect belt was installed, the seat belt will not be capable of securing a child seat, which could result in death or serious injury to the seat occupant.

Corrective Action: Customers are being instructed to bring their cars into their local dealer for a free replacement belt assembly. owner notification began april 26, 2001. 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 cars usa at 1-800-245-6887.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-ken4~jkee~zfq4

NHTSA ID: 01E016000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

Created Meta: N/A

Updated At: 1742808662

Updated Meta: N/A

Meta: { }

Recall Link: