Defect Description For Recall
Lotus Cars Usa, Inc. (Lotus) Is Recalling Certain 2017-2018 Evora Vehicles. The Toe Board In The Passenger Footwell Lacks Stiffness, Allowing The Knee Of An Unbelted Occupant To Contact The Rigid Structure Of The Vehicle, In The Event Of A Crash. As Such, These Vehicles Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (Fmvss) Number 208, “Occupant Crash ProteCTIon.”
Make Of Vehicle
LOTUS
Model Of Vehicle
EVORA
Year
2017
Recall Campaign Number
19V263000
Component Description
Structure
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of A Crash, If The Occupant’S Knee Contacts The Rigid Structure, There May Be An Increased Risk Of Injury.
Fix Defect
Lotus Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Toe Board With A New Design To Provide The Appropriate Stiffness, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began May 27, 2019. Owners May Contact Lotus Customer Service At 1-800-245-6887. Lotus’ Number For This Recall Is 2019/01R.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Lotus Cars Limited
Start Of Manufacture
20160803
End Of Manufacture
20181220
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
424
Date Owners Notified
20190527
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Lotus Cars Limited
Date Report Received
20190402
Make Campaign Number
2019/01R
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
208