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1978 LOTUS ESPRIT

1 recalls, 0 complaints - 1 TSBs

78V238000 Oct 24, 1978
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
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.
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE FUEL SYSTEM TUBING WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
146 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: LOTUS CARS OF AMERICA INC

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins, 1978 LOTUS ESPRIT

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 ESPRIT - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the LOTUS ESPRIT across all model years (1978, 2003).

19 Total Recalls
9 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
1 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

LOTUS ESPRIT - Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
2003 1 0 View
2002 1 0 View
2001 2 0 View
2000 2 0 View
1999 2 0 View
1998 3 1 View
1997 5 0 View
1995 1 1 View
1987 0 1 View
1979 1 0 View
1978 (current) 1 0

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