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Safety recall · 97V202000

Wheels: rim Lotus recall

LOTUS CARS OF AMERICA INC reported this recall to NHTSA on November 19, 1997. It covers about 11 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
97V202000
Reported
Nov 19, 1997
Vehicles
11
Area
Wheels & tires

The problem

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Certain wheels were not properly heat treated for hardness. The rear wheels could crack and break.

The risk

If the rear wheels cracked and broke, loss of vehicle control could occur, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

The fix

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE WHEELS.

Contacts

Owner notification occurred on november 4, 1997. All vehicles have been corrected. No further action is required on this recall campaign.

What to do

  1. 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.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Lotus dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 97V202000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1997 Lotus Esprit05F

Questions

Is the 97V202000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. LOTUS CARS OF AMERICA INC's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 97V202000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 97V202000 announced?

LOTUS CARS OF AMERICA INC reported it to NHTSA on November 19, 1997. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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