Vehicle recall 02V199000 · July 25, 2002
1991-1992 Lotus Elan
On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel tanks can leak.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel tanks can leak.
- Consequence
- Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
- 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.
- Notes
- Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 02V199000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 25, 2002
- Filed by
- LOTUS CARS OF AMERICA INC
- Owner notification
- August 26, 2002
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 546
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Lotus Elan (1991-1992): 1992, 1991
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