LOTUS EVORA 2018: STEERING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V781000

Make Model Year
LOTUS EVORA 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-12-04 2018-11-06 2018-11-08

Production Dates: 2018-04-21 - 2018-10-02

Manufacturers Involved: Lotus Cars Limited

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2018/01R

Component: STEERING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 36

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Lotus Cars Limited "Lotus" is recalling certain 2018 Lotus Evora vehicles. Due to an assembly error, in the event of a frontal collision, the steering column may not properly collapse to absorb some of the impact energy.

Consequence

If the steering column does not collapse as intended in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Lotus will notify owners, and dealers will correct the steering column assembly, free of charge. The recall began December 4, 2018. Owners may contact Lotus customer service at 1-800-245-6887. Lotus' number for this recall is 2018/01R.

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.