NHTSA Recall 04V001000: Labels (equipment)
GROUP LOTUS PLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 660 vehicles. It affects 1997–2003 Lotus Esprit.
| NHTSA campaign | 04V001000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT › OTHER › LABELS |
| Report received | January 5, 2004 |
| Owner notification | January 12, 2004 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no, 208, "occupant crash protection." certain air bag warning labels are required on both sun visors and the above vehicles failed to have the required labels affixed to the driver's side sun visor.
Safety risk
The absence of the labels could create a risk to motor vehicle safety if the operation of the air bag system and the need to use seat belts is not properly understood. Improper usage could cause injuries in the event of air bag deployment when there is a crash.
Remedy
Owners will be provided with labels and installation instructions. Owner notification is expected to begin during january 2004. Owners should contact lotus at 1-800-245-6887.
Notes
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 04V001000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.