The problem
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."
The risk
The vehicle occupant may not properly understand the operation of the air bag system and the need to use seat belts.
The fix
Owners will be provided with labels and installation instructions. If they so desire, they can have their dealers install these labels for them.
Contacts
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.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Lotus dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 96V244000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.