Lotus recalls 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 interior a-pillar trim may become completely detached upon deployment of the side curtain airbag potentially causing injury to the occupiers of the cabin.
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⚠ What You Should Do
Fitment of the interior a-pillar trim tethers.
Recall Details
Defect: 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.
Vehicles affected: 1796
DVSA Recall Reference: R/2023/167
Make: LOTUS | Model: EMIRA
To check if your specific vehicle is affected, visit the DVSA vehicle recall checker, select your vehicle make and model, and look for recall reference R/2023/167.
Why This Product Is Dangerous
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.