Lotus 1991–1992 Fuel System, Gasoline recall
Recalled July 25, 2002 · NHTSA recall 02V199000 · Lotus
Hazard
FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 26, 2002. 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 AT 1-800-245-6887.
Units
546 units
Description
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL TANKS CAN LEAK.
What to do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 26, 2002. 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 AT 1-800-245-6887.
Product
Lotus ELAN
Manufacturer(s)
Lotus Cars Limited
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →