Lotus Cars Usa, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #14V280000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V280000 by Lotus Cars Usa, Inc.. Affecting 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 Includes 860 affected units, Oil Cooler Line Detachment, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

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

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V280000
Manufacturer: Lotus Cars Usa, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2014-05-27T00:00:00
Subject: Oil cooler line detachment
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Potentially Affected Units: 860

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 2014/01R, 2014/02R
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 36.92

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NHTSA ID: 14V280000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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