2007–2008 Lotus Elise & 2007–2008 Lotus Exige recall: engine
⚠️ What's wrong
Lotus is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Elise and Exige vehicles manufactured from December 1, 2006, through October 31, 2007. 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 replace the oil cooler hose fittings and the entire lateral oil cooler hose, free of charge. The safety recall began on March 4, 2013. 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
- 13V041000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 2013/01R
- Manufacturer
- Lotus Cars USA, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 451
- 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
- Mar 4, 2013
- Built
- Jun 1, 2004 – Oct 31, 2007
- Recall started by
- ODI
- Notes
- Lotus' number for this recall is 2013/01R.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.