NHTSA recall 01E016000
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Details
What's wrong: Equipment description: model year 1997 through 2001 Lotus esprit vehicles built between September 1, 1995, and March 31, 2001. A replacement passenger seat belt assembly could have been installed in certain vehicles that do not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection." These seat belt assemblies were manufactured without a lap portion that is lockable so as to secure a…
Why it matters: If an incorrect belt was installed, the seat belt will not be capable of securing a child seat, which could result in death or serious injury to the seat occupant.
The fix: Customers are being instructed to bring their cars into their local dealer for a free replacement belt assembly. Owner notification began April 26, 2001.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
1997 Lotus Esprit, 1998 Lotus Esprit, 1999 Lotus Esprit, 2000 Lotus Esprit, 2001 Lotus Esprit, year not stated Seat Belt Assembly Seat Belt Assembly.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 01E016000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.