Defect Description For Recall
Lotus Cars Usa, Inc. Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2011 Evora Supercharged Vehicles Equipped With A Manual Transmission And Manufactured September 2010 Through September 2011. The Engine Oil Cooler Hose May Chafe And Rupture Resulting In Oil Loss.
Make Of Vehicle
LOTUS
Model Of Vehicle
EVORA
Year
2011
Recall Campaign Number
13V314000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Hoses/Lines/Piping/Fittings
Effect Of Defect
Engine Oil May Be Ejected Onto The Road Or Rear Wheels Which Could Cause A ReduCTIon In Vehicle Control And Potential Engine Failure, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash. Engine Oil Sprayed Onto A Heat Source May Also Lead To A Vehicle Fire.
Fix Defect
Lotus Will Notify Owners And Dealers Will Repair The Vehicles Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On December 11, 2013. Owners May Contact Lotus At 1-770-476-6564. Lotus’ Campaign Number Is 2013/03R.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Lotus Cars Usa, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20100901
End Of Manufacture
20110930
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
80
Date Owners Notified
20131211
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Lotus Cars Limited
Date Report Received
20130716
Make Campaign Number
2013/03R