Vehicle recall 77V023000 · February 15, 1977
Lotus Eclat and Elite
On the involved vehicles, a sudden loss of pressure from the wheel/valve assembly could occur due to splitting of the valve rubber.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On the involved vehicles, a sudden loss of pressure from the wheel/valve assembly could occur due to splitting of the valve rubber.
- Remedy
- Dealer will replace the defective valves on all involved vehicles, free of charge.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: suspension; wheel/valve assembly.consequences of defect: should sudden deflation of the tire occur duringvehicle operation, loss of vehicle control and an accident could result.note: the valves should be checked for signs of splitting and the vehicle speedshould be moderated until the tire valves can be replaced.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 77V023000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 15, 1977
- Filed by
- LOTUS CARS OF AMERICA INC
- Owner notification
- February 10, 1977
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 138
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Wheels
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Lotus Eclat (1975-1976): 1976, 1975
- Lotus Elite (1975-1976): 1976, 1975
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