Lotus recall: Steering
What is wrong
Lotus Cars Limited (Lotus) is recalling certain 2018 Lotus Evora vehicles. Due to an assembly error, in the event of a frontal collision, the steering column may not properly collapse to absorb some of the impact energy.
What could happen
If the steering column does not collapse as intended in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
The fix
Lotus will notify owners, and dealers will correct the steering column assembly, free of charge. The recall began December 4, 2018. Owners may contact Lotus customer service at 1-800-245-6887. Lotus' number for this recall is 2018/01R.
Vehicles covered
- Lotus Evora 2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V781000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Lotus Cars Limited
- Reported to NHTSA
- Nov 6, 2018
- Owners notified
- Dec 4, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 36
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Apr 21, 2018 to Oct 2, 2018
- Part
- Steering
- Maker's own recall number
- 2018/01R
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Lotus recall: Structure Apr 2, 2019
- Lotus recall: Engine and engine cooling May 27, 2014
- Lotus recall: Engine and engine cooling Jul 16, 2013
- Lotus recall: Equipment May 21, 2013
- Lotus recall: Engine and engine cooling Oct 1, 2012
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.