Lotus Emira recall: 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.
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- 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…
- What to do
- Contact a Lotus dealer to book the free repair. Fitment of the interior a-pillar trim tethers.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
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.
The fix
Fitment of the interior a-pillar trim tethers.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emira | 31 May 2022 | 10 May 2023 | 1,796 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 16 June 2023. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.