Lotus Emira: The Interior A-pillar Trim Tether Has Not Been Fitted Onto Certain Production Vehicles And Therefore Does Not Conform With The Original Type Approval Of The Vehicle. There Is A Risk The I

Lotus Emira Recall Summary Lotus is recalling 1,796 Emira vehicles because the interior a-pillar trim tether was not installed during manufacturing. If the side curtain airbag deploys, the unsecured trim piece could detach and potentially injure occupants. Lotus will install the missing tether on affected vehicles.

Recalling firm
LOTUS
Product
Vehicles: LOTUS EMIRA. Units affected: 1,796
Reason
The interior a-pillar trim tether has not been fitted onto certain production vehicles and therefore does not conform with the original Type Approval of the vehicle. There is a risk the interior a-pillar trim may become completely detached upon deployment of the side curtain airbag potentially causing injury to the occupiers of the cabin. Remedy: Fitment of the interior a-pillar trim tethers.
Classification
Class I
Category
vehicle recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall date
2023-06-16
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

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