LOTUS ELISE 2007: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V041000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| LOTUS | ELISE | 2007 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2013-03-04 | 2013-02-05 | 2013-02-11 |
Production Dates: 2004-06-01 - 2007-10-31
Manufacturers Involved: Lotus Cars Limited
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2013/01R
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 451
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
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.
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.
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.
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.
