NHTSA recall campaign
98V135000
ManufacturerLOTUS CARS OF AMERICA INCReported1998-06-22Affected160 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. CERTAIN WHEELS WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED FOR HARDNESS. THE REAR WHEELS COULD CRACK AND BREAK.
Risk
THE REAR WHEELS COULD CRACK AND BREAK, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE WHEELS.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →