Lotus Cars Usa, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #13V216000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V216000 by Lotus Cars Usa, Inc.. Affecting model year 2013 evora vehicles manufactured september 2012 through november 2012 Includes 28 affected units, Incorrect Federal Certification Label, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2013 evora vehicles manufactured september 2012 through november 2012

Defect Summary

Lotus cars is recalling certain model year 2013 evora vehicles manufactured september 2012 through november 2012. these vehicles have been granted a temporary exemption from the requirement to conform to the latest passenger side advanced air bag requirements covered by federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection," but the affected vehicles do not a contain temporary exemption label in accordance with 49 cfr 555.9. additionally, the affected vehicles have the incorrect date of manufacture on the federal certification label.

Corrective Action

Lotus cars will notify the owners instructing them to take their vehicle to a lotus dealer. the federal compliance label will be replaced and an exemption label will be applied, free of charge. the recall began on may 28, 2013. owners may contact lotus at 1-770-476-6564. lotus cars' recall number is 2013/02r.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 13V216000
Manufacturer: Lotus Cars Usa, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2013-05-21T00:00:00
Subject: Incorrect federal certification label
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 28

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 2013/02R
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Lotus cars is recalling certain model year 2013 evora vehicles manufactured september 2012 through november 2012. these vehicles have been granted a temporary exemption from the requirement to conform to the latest passenger side advanced air bag requirements covered by federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection," but the affected vehicles do not a contain temporary exemption label in accordance with 49 cfr 555.9. additionally, the affected vehicles have the incorrect date of manufacture on the federal certification label.
Consequence Summary: An incorrect certification label may prevent the owner from determining recall applicability, potentially increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action: Lotus cars will notify the owners instructing them to take their vehicle to a lotus dealer. the federal compliance label will be replaced and an exemption label will be applied, free of charge. the recall began on may 28, 2013. owners may contact lotus at 1-770-476-6564. lotus cars' recall number is 2013/02r.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 13V216000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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