NHTSA vehicle safety data
1995 Lotus Esprit
The 1995 Lotus Esprit has 1 NHTSA recall and 1 owner complaint on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Lotus dealer.
Complete safety data for the 1995 Lotus Esprit. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
AIR BAGS
NHTSA #96V244000Reported December 5, 1996 · LOTUS CARS OF AMERICA INC
Defect description
AIR BAG AND SEAT BELT SYSTEM WARNING LABELS ARE MISSING FROM THE SUN VISOR. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 108, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."
Safety consequence
THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT MAY NOT PROPERLY UNDERSTAND THE OPERATION OF THE AIR BAG SYSTEM AND THE NEED TO USE SEAT BELTS.
Free manufacturer remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH LABELS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. IF THEY SO DESIRE, THEY CAN HAVE THEIR DEALERS INSTALL THESE LABELS FOR THEM.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION: OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BEGIN JANUARY 31, 1997. NOTE: OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE LABEL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FREE OF CHARGE SHOULD CONTACT LOTUS AT 1-800-245-6887, EXT. 405. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.