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  Safety Recalls of Lotus Elite Vehicles

There have been 2 safety recalls for the Lotus Elite. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Lotus Elite.

NHTSA Recall #: 79V127000; May. 25, 1979

Recalled Vehicles: 1978 Lotus Elite, 1979 Lotus Elite
Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Recall Summary: The spiral retaining pin in the gear selector quadrant may move from its normal position so that vehicle could remain in gear when selector lever is moved into the "park" position. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 77V023000; Feb. 15, 1977

Recalled Vehicles: 1975 Lotus Eclat, 1976 Lotus Eclat, 1975 Lotus Elite, 1976 Lotus Elite
Component: WHEELS
Recall Summary: On the involved vehicles, a sudden loss of pressure from the wheel/valve assembly could occur due to splitting of the valve rubber. ... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Lotus Elite Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
May. 25, 1979   Power Train:automatic Transmission 9
Feb. 15, 1977   Wheel 138


Table 2. Recall Statistics of Lotus Elite Model Years

Model# Recalls
1979 Lotus Elite 1
1978 Lotus Elite 1
1976 Lotus Elite 1
1975 Lotus Elite 1