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2003 LOTUS ESPRIT

1 recalls, 0 complaints - 3 TSBs

04V001000 Jan 5, 2004
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
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.
660 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GROUP LOTUS PLC

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2003 LOTUS ESPRIT

3 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER1
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY1
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
TSB_2020_03 Sep 30, 2020
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Air conditioning compressors failing due to oil starvation. TSB reminds dealers of correct replacement and running-in procedures.
TSB_2020_03 Sep 30, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Air conditioning compressors failing due to oil starvation. TSB reminds dealers of correct replacement and running-in procedures.
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

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2003 (current) 1 0
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 1 0 View

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