NHTSA Recall 97V202000

NHTSA Campaign Id 97V202000; Date: Nov. 19, 1997

If the rear wheels cracked and broke, loss of vehicle control could occur, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Recalled Vehicles:

1997 Lotus Esprit

Component: Wheels:rim

Manufactured by: Lotus Cars Of America Inc

Affected Units:: 11

Recall Summary:

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

How to Fix:

Dealers will replace these wheels.

Recall Notes:

Owner notification occurred on November 4, 1997. All vehicles have been corrected. No further action is required on this recall campaign.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 4, 1997

Also see:

All recalls of Lotus vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.