Safety Recall NHTSA · 01E016000 Reported April 18, 2001

Lotus/replacement seat belt assemblies

Lotus Cars Limited · N/A · 520 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
01E016000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Lotus Cars Limited
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
520
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
April 18, 2001

Defect Summary

Equipment description: model year 1997 through 2001 lotus esprit vehicles built between september 1, 1995, and march 31, 2001. a replacement passenger seat belt assembly could have been installed in certain vehicles that do not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection." these seat belt assemblies were manufactured without a lap portion that is lockable so as to secure a child safety seat.

Safety Consequence

If an incorrect belt was installed, the seat belt will not be capable of securing a child seat, which could result in death or serious injury to the seat occupant.

Corrective Action

Customers are being instructed to bring their cars into their local dealer for a free replacement belt assembly. owner notification began april 26, 2001. 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 cars usa at 1-800-245-6887.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Lotus Cars Limited dealer and reference recall ID 01E016000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 01E016000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 01E016000?

NHTSA recall 01E016000 was issued by Lotus Cars Limited on April 18, 2001. It addresses: Lotus/replacement seat belt assemblies. The recall affects approximately 520 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Lotus Cars Limited dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 01E016000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.