Lotus Cars Limited: Safety Recalls in 1979

Updated on March 31, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by Lotus Cars Limited in 1979. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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May 25, 1979

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

POWER TRAIN:TRANSMISSION:AUTOMATIC

THE SPIRAL RETAINING PIN IN THE GEAR SELECTOR QUADRANT MAY MOVE FROM ITS NORMAL POSITION SO THAT VEHICLE COULD REMAIN IN GEAR WHEN SELECTOR LEVER IS MOVED INTO THE "PARK" POSITION.

NHTSA ID: 79V127000

Component: POWER TRAIN

# of Units Affected: 9

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

DEALER WILL REFIT RETAINING PIN TO PRECLUDE GEAR SHIFT SELECTOR MOVING OUT OF PLACE.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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