Defect Description For Recall
Lotus Cars Usa, Inc. (Lotus) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2008-2011 Elise And Exige Vehicles Manufactured From November 2007 To July 2011, And 2011 Evora Vehicles Manufactured September 2010 Through September 2011. The Oil Cooler Hose May Detach From Its Fitting.
Make Of Vehicle
LOTUS
Model Of Vehicle
ELISE
Year
2011
Recall Campaign Number
14V280000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
Effect Of Defect
A Detached Oil Hose Could Spray Oil On A Tire, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash, Or It Could Spray Oil Throughout The Engine Compartment, Increasing The Risk Of A Fire.
Fix Defect
Lotus Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Oil Cooler Hose Fittings On The Elise And Exige Vehicles And Will Replace The Oil Cooler Hose Assemblies On The Evora Vehicles, Free Of Charge. The Manufacturer Has Not Yet Provided A Notification Schedule. Owners May Contact Lotus At 1-800-245-6887. Lotus’ Number For This Recall Is 201401R (Elise/Exige), And 2014/02R (Evora). Note: This Recall Is An Expansion Of Recalls 11V-510 And 13V-041.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Lotus Cars Usa, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20071101
End Of Manufacture
20110730
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
860
Date Owners Notified
20140930
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Lotus Cars Limited
Date Report Received
20140527
Make Campaign Number
2014/01R, 2014/02R