Newest first. Many cover only part of a model year, so check your VIN with Lotus before booking a repair.
Transport Canada · listed for this model year
THE USE OF INCORRECT RUBING IN THE FUEL SYSTEM MAY DEVELOP INTO A FUEL LEAK AT THE CONNECTION JOINT TO THE FUEL FILTER. SUCH A FUEL LEAKAGE COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE. VEHICLES WERE SOLD IN THE PROVINCES OF BRITISH COLUMBIA, ALBERTA, MANITOBA DND ONTARIO ONLY.
1978124 · 14 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
United States records (NHTSA) · 1
These are NHTSA campaigns for 1978 Lotus Esprit vehicles sold in the United States. They are not Canadian recalls: NHTSA's VIN lookup has no Canadian data, and a US campaign may have no Canadian counterpart, or one under a different number covering different vehicles. For a vehicle sold in Canada, go by the Transport Canada listing above and Lotus's Canadian VIN lookup.
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH A TUBE WHICH IS USED TO CONNECT A FILTER COMPONENT IN THE FUEL SYSTEM. THIS TUBE COULD BECOME DAMAGED AS A RESULT OF EXPOSURE TO ABNORMALLY HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES AND THE ACTION OF CERTAIN FUELS. THE DAMAGED TUBE COULD ALLOW FUEL LEAKAGE TO OCCUR.
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE FUEL SYSTEM TUBING WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
78V238000 · 146 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
1978 Lotus Esprit recall questions
Transport Canada lists 1 recall for the 1978 Lotus Esprit model year. That counts campaigns naming this model year, not recalls on your vehicle: many cover only a VIN range or production window, and some only vehicles found on inspection. NHTSA lists 1 United States campaign for the US-market model, shown separately; a US campaign may have no Canadian equivalent.
Enter your VIN in Lotus's Canadian recall lookup, or call a Lotus dealer with your VIN. In Canada the manufacturer is responsible for showing recall and repair status for each VIN, so its lookup is the authoritative answer. Cardog uses your VIN only to find the model year; the recalls shown here are listed for that model year and are not matched to your VIN.
Not necessarily. NHTSA campaigns cover vehicles sold in the United States, and NHTSA's VIN lookup has no Canadian data. When a defect also affects Canadian vehicles, the manufacturer files a separate notice with Transport Canada, often under a different number and sometimes covering a different set of vehicles. For a Canadian vehicle, go by the Transport Canada listing and Lotus's Canadian lookup.
Safety recall repairs are normally done at no charge by an authorized Lotus dealer. The manufacturer's notice for each campaign sets out the remedy and any conditions, so confirm with the dealer when you book.
Once Lotus's lookup or a dealer confirms a recall applies, book the repair with an authorized Lotus dealer and bring your VIN. If the manufacturer's notice says not to drive the vehicle or to park it outside, follow that instruction. Parts can take time, so book early.
Follow the manufacturer's notice for that recall. Most allow normal driving until the repair; some tell owners to stop driving or to park outside until it is fixed. Cardog does not grade recalls by severity: the manufacturer's notice and your dealer are the source.
Manufacturers must notify owners they have on record. If you bought the vehicle used or have moved, update your details with Lotus Canada so notices reach you, and check the manufacturer's lookup from time to time.
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