2000 Lotus Esprit
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 2000 Lotus Esprit. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 2000 Lotus Esprit. Newest first.
Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no, 208, "occupant crash protection." certain air bag warning labels are required on both sun visors and the above vehicles failed to have the required labels affixed to the driver's side sun visor.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The absence of the labels could create a risk to motor vehicle safety if the operation of the air bag system and the need to use seat belts IS not properly understood. improper usage could cause injuries in the event of air bag deployment when there IS a crash.
Remedy
Owners will be provided with labels and installation instructions. Owner notification IS expected to begin during january 2004. owners should contact lotus at 1-800-245-6887.
Equipment description: model year 1997 through 2001 lotus esprit vehicles built between september 1, 1995, and march 31, 2001. a replacement passenger seat belt assembly could have been installed in certain vehicles that do not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection." these seat belt assemblies were…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If an incorrect belt was installed, the seat belt will not be capable of securing a child seat, which could result in death or serious injury to the seat occupant.
Remedy
Customers are being instructed to bring their cars into their local dealer for a free replacement belt assembly. owner notification began april 26, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact lotus cars USA at 1-800-245-6887.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10180671Air conditioning compressors failing due to oil starvation. TSB reminds dealers of correct replacement and running-in procedures.
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