2003 Lotus Esprit
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 2003 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 2003 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.
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.
Every Lotus Esprit model year
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