NHTSA Campaign 11V510000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Issued by LOTUS CARS LTD · Reported Oct 14, 2011 · 5,041 vehicles affected
What's wrong
LOTUS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2007 ELISE AND EXIGE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 1, 2004, THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2006. THE OIL COOLER LINE MAY BECOME DETACHED FROM ITS FITTING.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
LOTUS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES AS NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 19, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LOTUS AT 1-800-245-6887.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOTUS | ELISE | 2005 | 5,041 |
| LOTUS | ELISE | 2006 | 5,041 |
| LOTUS | ELISE | 2007 | 5,041 |
| LOTUS | EXIGE | 2005 | 5,041 |
| LOTUS | EXIGE | 2006 | 5,041 |
| LOTUS | EXIGE S | 2007 | 5,041 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 11V510000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.