Recall 13V314000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS Defect in 2011-2011 LOTUS EVORA
RECALL This recall affects up to 80 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 13V314000 |
| Manufacturer | Lotus Cars USA, Inc. |
| Vehicles Affected | 80 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
Related Recalls for LOTUS
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19V263000 | 2017 LOTUS EVORA | STRUCTURE | 424 | |
| 18V781000 | 2018 LOTUS EVORA | STEERING | 36 | |
| 14V280000 | 2011 LOTUS EXIGE | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 860 | |
| 13V216000 | 2013 LOTUS EVORA | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 28 | |
| 13V041000 | 2007 LOTUS ELISE | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS | 451 | |
| 11V510000 | 2007 LOTUS ELISE | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS | 5,041 | |
| 12V477000 | 2011 LOTUS EVORA | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 80 | |
| 11V541000 | 2011 LOTUS ELISE | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT | 78 | |
| 09V179000 | 2009 LOTUS ELISE | WHEELS:HUB | 87 | |
| 05V571000 | 2005 LOTUS ELISE | POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 1,740 |