NHTSA Complaint #10470694 — 2005 LOTUS ELISE

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10470694
Vehicle	2005 LOTUS ELISE
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	March 2, 2009
Date Filed	August 15, 2012
Mileage	62,800 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

RIGHT SIDE OIL COOLER HOSE BLEW OFF WHILE TRAVELING AT 65MPH SPRAYING OIL OVER THE RIGHT BACK TIRE. THE ENGINE SEIZED AND CAR COASTED TO A STOP POSITION ON SIDE OF ROAD. CAR WAS INOPERABLE AND TOWED TO DEALER. *TR

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