Recalls for your 1976 Lotus Eclat

Recalls for 1976 Lotus Eclat

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70s Road Sports

hyde.davewilliams2 posted a photo:

70s Road Sports

I took this photograph during the 70s Road Sports race at the Gold Cup meeting at Oulton Park in August 2017. Leading is Neil Brown in a 1977 Lotus Eclat followed by Mark Oldfield in a 1978 Lancia Monte Carlo. The third car is Richard Attwood's 1978 Porsche 928 then the 1967 MGB Roadster of Peter Bowyer.

DEFECT #1 - WHEELS


Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
On the involved vehicles, a sudden loss of pressure from the wheel/valve assembly could occur due to splitting of the valve rubber.

Consequence


Corrective Action
Dealer will replace the defective valves on all involved vehicles, free of charge.

Notes
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: suspension; wheel/valve assembly.consequences of defect: should sudden deflation of the tire occur duringvehicle operation, loss of vehicle control and an accident could result.note: the valves should be checked for signs of splitting and the vehicle speedshould be moderated until the tire valves can be replaced.