Recall 98V135000: 1997–1998 Lotus Esprit

Report received

Jun 22, 1998

Manufacturer

Lotus cars of america inc

Potentially affected

160vehicles

Model years

1997–1998

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

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Certain wheels were not properly heat treated for hardness. The rear wheels could crack and break.

Possible consequence

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.

Affected model years

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

• 1997 Lotus Esprit0 complaints
• 1998 Lotus Esprit1 complaints