Recall 78V238000: 1978–1979 Lotus Esprit

Report received

Oct 24, 1978

Manufacturer

Lotus cars of america inc

Potentially affected

146vehicles

Model years

1978–1979

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1978 Lotus Esprit0 complaints
• 1979 Lotus Esprit0 complaints