Lotus Cars Limited | NHTSA Recall #19V263000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 19V263000 by Lotus Cars Limited. Affecting 2017-2018 evora vehicles Includes 424 affected units, Passenger Toe-board Lacks Stiffness/FMVSS 208, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2017-2018 evora vehicles

Defect Summary

Lotus cars usa, inc. (lotus) is recalling certain 2017-2018 evora vehicles. the toe board in the passenger footwell lacks stiffness, allowing the knee of an unbelted occupant to contact the rigid structure of the vehicle, in the event of a crash. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 208, "occupant crash protection."

Corrective Action

Lotus will notify owners, and dealers will replace the toe board with a new design to provide the appropriate stiffness, free of charge. The recall began may 27, 2019. Owners may contact lotus customer service at 1-800-245-6887. lotus' number for this recall is 2019/01r.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 19V263000

Manufacturer: Lotus Cars Limited

Report Received Date: 2019-04-02T00:00:00

Subject: Passenger toe-board lacks stiffness/fmvss 208

Component: Structure

Potentially Affected Units: 424

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 2019/01R

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Lotus cars usa, inc. (lotus) is recalling certain 2017-2018 evora vehicles. the toe board in the passenger footwell lacks stiffness, allowing the knee of an unbelted occupant to contact the rigid structure of the vehicle, in the event of a crash. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 208, "occupant crash protection."

Consequence Summary: In the event of a crash, if the occupant's knee contacts the rigid structure, there may be an increased risk of injury.

Corrective Action: Lotus will notify owners, and dealers will replace the toe board with a new design to provide the appropriate stiffness, free of charge. The recall began may 27, 2019. Owners may contact lotus customer service at 1-800-245-6887. lotus' number for this recall is 2019/01r.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 71.93

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NHTSA ID: 19V263000

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Created At: 1742808662

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