Lotus recall: Engine and engine cooling
What is 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.
What could happen
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.
Vehicles covered
- Lotus Elise 2007–2008
- Lotus Exige 2007–2008
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 13V041000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Lotus Cars USA, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 5, 2013
- Owners notified
- Mar 4, 2013
- Vehicles or items affected
- 451
- Started by
- NHTSA investigation
- Built
- Jun 1, 2004 to Oct 31, 2007
- Part
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Hoses/lines/piping/fittings; Engine and engine cooling
- Maker's own recall number
- 2013/01R
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Lotus recall: Engine and engine cooling May 27, 2014
- Lotus recall: Exterior lighting Nov 3, 2011
- Lotus recall: Engine and engine cooling Oct 14, 2011
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.