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Recall 09V-179

LOTUS CARS USA, INC. recalled the 2009 Lotus Elise and 1 other model: Wheels (hub).

At a glance

Campaign number
09V-179
Reported
May 26, 2009
Vehicles affected
87 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Lotus is recalling 87 model year 2009 elise and exige vehicles manufactured from june 20, 2008 through may 5, 2009. The rear hub flange bolts on some of these vehicles may be under-torqued and may become loose. If that occurs, an insecure hub could lead to degradation in vehicle handling, and a rubbing noise from the rear of the vehicle.

The risk

If the problem is not addressed promptly, the driver could lose control of the vehicle, resulting in a crash.

The fix

Lotus will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during june 2009. Owners may contact lotus toll-free at 1-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to <a href=[link removed] .

Affected vehicles