Recall 11V-510
LOTUS CARS LTD recalled the 2005 to 2007 Lotus Elise and 2 other models: Engine and engine cooling; Engine and engine cooling (cooling system, hoses/lines/piping/fittings).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 11V-510
- Reported
- October 14, 2011
- Vehicles affected
- 5,041 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Lotus is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 elise and exige vehicles manufactured from june 1, 2004, through november 30, 2006. The oil cooler line may become detached from its fitting.
The risk
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.
The fix
Lotus will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles as necessary free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before december 19, 2011. Owners may contact lotus 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
- Lotus Elise 2005 to 2007
- Lotus Exige 2005 to 2006
- Lotus Exige S 2007