NHTSA service bulletin

NHTSA Service Bulletin 11033615: 2023-2025 Lotus Emira

Official manufacturer communication context for 2023-2025 Lotus Emira, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.

NHTSA service bulletin 11033615 summary graphic for 2023-2025 Lotus Emira
11033615NHTSA document ID
Manufacturer communicationcommunication type
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Reviewed June 2026 from NHTSA manufacturer communication and service bulletin records. Carchieve is independent and not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer or government agency.

Quick answer

Checking the pyrotechnic seat belt pre-tensioner harness connector for security. The SRS (Supplementary Restraint System) seat belt pre-tensioner harness connectors are fitted with locking tabs to ensure their security to their pretensioner/seat belt reel assemblies. It cannot be confirmed if the locking tabs to the 2023 - 2025 model year VIN range* have been correctly secured during the production build process. *Safe VIN from SCCLEJAX1SHA11255. There is a possibility that the harness connectors may loosen or disconnect if the locking tabs are not secured, which may result in inoperative seat belt pre-tensioners and a warning message being displayed in the driver display module (SRS Service Required). Note: The mechanical locking functionality of the seat belts will still operate as normal even if the warning message is displayed.

What this bulletin may mean before buying

Treat this as service research, not a verdict on one car. Before you buy, compare this communication with official recall campaigns, model-level owner complaint patterns, and the exact vehicle’s VIN-decoded specifications. A bulletin can help you ask a seller or dealer sharper questions about software updates, known repairs, warranty extensions and service history.

Affected products listed in this communication

MakeModelModel yearsBuyer note
LotusEmira2023-2025Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.

Buyer checklist

  1. Run the 17-character VIN and confirm the year, make, model, engine and equipment match the listing.
  2. Check recall campaign pages for safety actions that may require dealer repair.
  3. Compare this bulletin with common problem pages for the same model and component area.
  4. Ask the seller or dealer whether the bulletin procedure, update or inspection has already been completed.
  5. Use the used-car buying checklist and get an independent inspection.

Frequently asked questions

What is NHTSA service bulletin 11033615?

Checking the pyrotechnic seat belt pre-tensioner harness connector for security. The SRS (Supplementary Restraint System) seat belt pre-tensioner harness connectors are fitted with locking tabs to ensure their security to their pretensioner/seat belt reel assemblies. It cannot be confirmed if the locking tabs to the 2023 - 2025 model year VIN range* have been correctly secured during the production build process..

Is a service bulletin the same as a recall?

No. A recall is a safety campaign with a required remedy for affected VINs. A service bulletin or manufacturer communication usually describes diagnostic, repair, software, warranty or service information.

How should a used-car buyer use this bulletin?

Use it as a research signal. Compare it with recalls, owner complaints, service records, a VIN report and an independent inspection before buying.

Check the exact VIN before you buy

Model-level pages show public safety patterns. A full VIN report helps confirm the exact vehicle, decoded specs, recall applicability and buyer checks.

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