LOTUS EVORA 2018: STRUCTURE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V263000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| LOTUS | EVORA | 2018 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2019-05-27 | 2019-04-02 | 2019-04-03 |
Production Dates: 2016-08-03 - 2018-12-20
Manufacturers Involved: Lotus Cars Limited
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2019/01R
Component: STRUCTURE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 424
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 208
Lotus Cars USA, Inc. "Lotus" is recalling certain 2017-2018 Evora vehicles. The toe board in the passenger footwell lacks stiffness, allowing the knee of an unbelted occupant to contact the rigid structure of the vehicle, in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
In the event of a crash, if the occupant's knee contacts the rigid structure, there may be an increased risk of injury.
Lotus will notify owners, and dealers will replace the toe board with a new design to provide the appropriate stiffness, free of charge. The recall began May 27, 2019. Owners may contact Lotus customer service at 1-800-245-6887. Lotus' number for this recall is 2019/01R.
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.
