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Lotus ELAN recalls by model year

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

9 owner complaints analyzed

2 distinct recall campaigns

Not available median reported failure mileage

Scope: 1969 to 1994 model years. Data snapshot: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage.

Compare model years

Recalls by model year

All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.

Recall campaigns

Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.

1991
1
1992
1
1994
0
Recall campaigns data
CategoryCount
19911
19921
19940

1991: 1; 1992: 1; 1994: 0

Year-by-year records

Lotus ELAN model-year comparison
Model yearComplaintsRecallsChange in recalls
196901Not available
199181Not available
1992010
199410Not available

Recall history

2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.

69V136000 · Exterior Lighting:Headlights

Reported: 1969-10-02 (October 2, 1969) · Model years: 1969

NHTSA campaign record ↗
02V199000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

Reported: 2002-07-25 (July 25, 2002) · Model years: 1991, 1992

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL TANKS CAN LEAK.

Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 26, 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 1-800-245-6887.

NHTSA campaign record ↗