REC-005857

active

2022–2023 LOTUS Type 131 / Emira

Category: Light Vehicle · Supplier: Lotus Cars Limited.

Recall date: 19 December 2023

Defect

Due to a manufacturing defect, the driver and passenger side A-pillar trims may have been fitted incorrectly. As a result, in an event of the side curtain airbags deployment the force from the airbag could cause the A-pillars cover to detach.

Hazard

If the A-pillar trim detaches, plastic fragments may be propelled towards the vehicle occupants causing serious injury or death.

Remedy

Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted directly by their Lotus dealer to arrange for replacement of the vehicle A-pillar trim assembly, free of charge. For further information, contact Lotus Cars Australia Customer Care by email at customercare@lotuscars.com.au.

What should you do?

Check your VIN below to confirm whether your specific vehicle is affected.
Contact the supplier — Lotus Cars Limited. — or your nearest authorised dealer to arrange the recall remedy.
Recall repairs are free of charge. The manufacturer or supplier is legally required to fix the defect at no cost to you.
If you have difficulty getting the recall addressed, contact the Department of Infrastructure or your state's consumer protection agency.

Check Your VIN

Enter your Vehicle Identification Number to check if your specific vehicle is affected by this recall.

Source: vehiclerecalls.gov.au