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NHTSA recall 96V244000

Air bags

Lotus Esprit

Reported Dec 5, 1996240 vehicles affectedLOTUS CARS OF AMERICA INCBuilt Sep 1, 1994 – Nov 29, 1996

The defect

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 remedy

Owners will be provided with labels and installation instructions. If they so desire, they can have their dealers install these labels for them.

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Vehicles in this recall

Lotus Esprit
19951997

Notes

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.