Lotus recall: Structure
What is wrong
Lotus Cars USA, Inc. (Lotus) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Evora vehicles. The toe board in the passenger footwell lacks stiffness, allowing the knee of an unbelted occupant to contact the rigid structure of the vehicle, in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
What could happen
In the event of a crash, if the occupant's knee contacts the rigid structure, there may be an increased risk of injury.
The fix
Lotus will notify owners, and dealers will replace the toe board with a new design to provide the appropriate stiffness, free of charge. The recall began May 27, 2019. Owners may contact Lotus customer service at 1-800-245-6887. Lotus' number for this recall is 2019/01R.
Vehicles covered
- Lotus Evora 2017–2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 19V263000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Lotus Cars Limited
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 2, 2019
- Owners notified
- May 27, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 424
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Aug 3, 2016 to Dec 20, 2018
- Part
- Structure
- Maker's own recall number
- 2019/01R
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 208
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: Steering Nov 6, 2018
- 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.