Vehicle recall 96V244000 · December 5, 1996

1995, 1997 Lotus Esprit

Air bag and seat belt system warning labels are missing from the sun visor.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Air bag and seat belt system warning labels are missing from the sun visor. This does not comply with FMVSS no. 108, "occupant crash protection."
Consequence: The vehicle occupant may not properly understand the operation of the air bag system and the need to use seat belts.
Remedy: Owners will be provided with labels and installation instructions. If they so desire, they can have their dealers install these labels for them.
Notes: Owner notification:owner notification will begin January 31, 1997.NOTE:owners who do not receive the label and installation instructions within a reasonable time free of charge should contact lotus at 1-800-245-6887, ext. 405.ALSO contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 96V244000
Reported to NHTSA: December 5, 1996
Filed by: LOTUS CARS OF AMERICA INC
Owner notification: January 31, 1997
Vehicles potentially affected: 240
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Air bags

Recall 96V244000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Lotus Esprit (1995, 1997): 1997, 1995

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