LOTUS EXIGE 2007: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V041000

Make Model Year
LOTUS EXIGE 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

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Notes

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.