1979 Lotus Elite
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1979 Lotus Elite. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1979 Lotus Elite. Newest first.
The spiral retaining pin in the gear selector quadrant may move from its normal position so that vehicle could remain in gear when selector lever IS moved into the "park" position.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will refit retaining pin to preclude gear shift selector moving out of place.
Every Lotus Elite model year
Bars are owner complaints, dots mark years with recalls. Select a year to open its report.