LOTUS EVORA 2011: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 12V477000

Make Model Year
LOTUS EVORA 2011
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2012-12-10 2012-10-01 2012-10-01

Production Dates: 2011-02-01 - 2011-09-01

Manufacturers Involved: Lotus Cars Limited

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 80

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Lotus is recalling certain model year 2011 Evora supercharged vehicles manufactured from February 2011 through September 2011, equipped with a three-piece oil feed pipe with a flexible hose section. This engine mounted oil feed pipe, used to supply oil to the engine cylinder head, can rupture.

Consequence

The ruptured pipe can result in oil loss and engine damage, and oil sprayed onto hot engine components may result in a fire.

Remedy

Lotus will notify owners, and dealers will replace the oil feed pipe free of charge. The safety recall began on December 10, 2012. Owners may contact Lotus at 1-800-245-6887.

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.