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NHTSA Campaign ID:  02V199000
Component:  Fuel: Fuel Tank Assembly
Manufacturer:  Lotus Cars Of America Inc.
Year:
1991
Make:
Lotus
Model:
Elan
Recall Date:
07/26/2002
Potential Number of Units Affected: 546
Manufactured: 10/1990 - 08/1991
Defect Summary:
On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel tanks can leak.
Consequence Summary:
Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Corrective Summary:
Dealers will replace the fuel tank. Owner notification is expected to begin on or about August 15, 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 1-800-245-6687.

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