NHTSA recall campaign
02V199000
ManufacturerLOTUS CARS OF AMERICA INCReported2002-07-25Affected546 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL TANKS CAN LEAK.
Risk
FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 26, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT LOTUS AT 1-800-245-6887.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →