Lotus Esprit (1997-1998): Wheels
Recall 98V135000 · Jun 22, 1998 · Lotus Cars of America Inc
160
vehicles affected
160
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 98V135000
- Date
- Jun 22, 1998
- Maker
- Lotus Cars of America Inc
- Units affected
- 160
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Wheels > Rim
- Model years
- 1997-1998
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. CERTAIN WHEELS WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED FOR HARDNESS. THE REAR WHEELS COULD CRACK AND BREAK.
What can happen
THE REAR WHEELS COULD CRACK AND BREAK, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE WHEELS.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 2 model years in all
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 98V135000?
1 model: Lotus Esprit (1997-1998), about 160 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 98V135000?
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE WHEELS.
What can happen?
THE REAR WHEELS COULD CRACK AND BREAK, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.