2005–2007 Lotus Elise & 2005–2006 Lotus Exige + 1 more recall: engine
⚠️ What's wrong
Lotus is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 Elise and Exige vehicles manufactured from june 1, 2004, through november 30, 2006. The oil cooler line may become detached from its fitting.
💥 The risk
A detached oil line 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.
🔧 The fix
Lotus will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles as necessary free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before december 19, 2011. Owners may contact lotus at 1-800-245-6887.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 11V510000
- Manufacturer
- LOTUS CARS LTD
- Vehicles affected
- 5,041
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
- Owner phone
- 1-800-245-6887
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jan 9, 2013
- Built
- Jun 1, 2004 – Nov 30, 2006
- Recall started by
- ODI
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .