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NHTSA recall 78V238000

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Lotus Esprit

Reported Oct 24, 1978146 vehicles affectedLOTUS CARS OF AMERICA INCBuilt Nov 1, 1977 – Oct 1, 1978

The defect

The involved vehicles are equipped with a tube which IS used to connect a filter component in the fuel system. This tube could become damaged as a result of exposure to abnormally high ambient temperatures and the action of certain fuels. The damaged tube could allow fuel leakage to occur.

The remedy

Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the fuel system tubing without charge to owner.

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Vehicles in this recall

Lotus Esprit
19781979

Notes

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; lines, tubes.consequences of defect: if fuel leakage occurs and an ignition source ispresent, a vehicle fire and serious injuries to vehicle occupants may result.note: should fuel leakage occur prior to repairs, the engine should be switchedoff immediately.