Power train: automatic transmissionRecall 79V-127 · 1978–1979 Lotus Elite
LOTUS CARS OF AMERICA INC recall 79V-127 covers 9 1978–1979 Lotus Elite for a power train: automatic transmission problem, reported to NHTSA on May 25, 1979.
Source: NHTSA recall 79V127000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The fix
DEALER WILL REFIT RETAINING PIN TO PRECLUDE GEAR SHIFT SELECTOR MOVING OUT OF PLACE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: POWER TRAIN; TRANSMISSION, AUTOMATIC.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THIS CONDITION, THE VEHICLE COULD STRIKE PERSONS,VEHICLES, OR OTHER OBJECTS, POSSIBLY CAUSING DEATH OR PERSONAL INJURY.NOTE: IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT, UNTIL THE MODIFICATION IS CARRIED OUT, DRIVERSHOULD APPLY THE FOOT AND PARKING BRAKES AT ALL TIMES WHEN BRINGING THE VEHICLETO A STOP. ALSO, DRIVER SHOULD APPLY THE FOOT AND PARKING BRAKES BEFORESTARTING THE VEHICLE, AND NOT RELEASE EITHER BRAKE UNTIL A FORWARD OR REVERSEGEAR HAS BEEN ENGAGED.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 1, 1978 to May 1, 1979. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.