Make : LOTUS | Model : ELITE | Year : 1978 |
Build Dates : 19780401 - 19790501 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 79V127000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19790523 | Date Received by ODI: 19790525 | Date Added to Database: 19791012 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: LOTUS CARS OF AMERICA INC | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: GROUP LOTUS PLC | ||
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Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 9 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE SPIRAL RETAINING PIN IN THE GEAR SELECTOR QUADRANT MAY MOVE FROM ITS NORMAL POSITION SO THAT VEHICLE COULD REMAIN IN GEAR WHEN SELECTOR LEVER IS MOVED INTO THE "PARK" POSITION. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL REFIT RETAINING PIN TO PRECLUDE GEAR SHIFT SELECTOR MOVING OUT OF PLACE. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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