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1978 Lotus Esprit

Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.

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These records cover every 1978 Lotus Esprit. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.

Recalls

1 recall names the 1978 Lotus Esprit. Newest first.

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Oct 24, 1978NHTSA 78V238000146 vehicles
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.
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Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the fuel system tubing without charge to owner.
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