Recall 14V280000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Defect in 2008-2011 LOTUS EXIGE
RECALL This recall affects up to 860 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 14V280000 |
| Manufacturer | Lotus Cars USA, Inc. |
| Vehicles Affected | 860 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
Related Recalls for LOTUS
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19V263000 | 2017 LOTUS EVORA | STRUCTURE | 424 | |
| 18V781000 | 2018 LOTUS EVORA | STEERING | 36 | |
| 13V314000 | 2011 LOTUS EVORA | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS | 80 | |
| 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 |