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🔥 Fire risk💥 Crash riskNHTSA 14V280📅 May 27, 2014

2008–2011 Lotus Elise & 2008–2011 Lotus Exige + 1 more recall: engine

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

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.

🔧 The fix

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.

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
14V280000
Manufacturer recall #
2014/01R, 2014/02R
Manufacturer
Lotus Cars USA, Inc.
Vehicles affected
860
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Owner phone
1-800-245-6887
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Sep 30, 2014
Built
Nov 1, 2007 – Jul 30, 2011
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 14V280 recall repair 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.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 14V280?

2008–2011 Lotus Elise & 2008–2011 Lotus Exige + 1 more. 860 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Lotus dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-245-6887.