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1979 LOTUS ELITE

1 recalls, 0 complaints - 1 TSBs

79V127000 May 25, 1979
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Defect Description
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.
Remedy
DEALER WILL REFIT RETAINING PIN TO PRECLUDE GEAR SHIFT SELECTOR MOVING OUT OF PLACE.
9 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: LOTUS CARS OF AMERICA INC

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins, 1979 LOTUS ELITE

1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
No comms 2023-07 Jul 10, 2023
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
There are no Manufacturer Communications in accordance with 49 CFR 579.5 to report for July 2023 for Lotus Cars Limited.

LOTUS ELITE - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the LOTUS ELITE across all model years (1975, 1979).

4 Total Recalls
0 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

LOTUS ELITE - Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
1979 (current) 1 0
1978 1 0 View
1976 1 0 View
1975 1 0 View

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