Lotus 1997–1998 Wheels recall
Recalled June 22, 1998 · NHTSA recall 98V135000 · Lotus
Hazard
THE REAR WHEELS COULD CRACK AND BREAK, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE WHEELS.
Units
160 units
Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. CERTAIN WHEELS WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED FOR HARDNESS. THE REAR WHEELS COULD CRACK AND BREAK.
What to do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE WHEELS.
Product
Lotus ESPRIT
Manufacturer(s)
Lotus Cars Limited
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →