Recall 12V-477
LOTUS CARS USA, INC. recalled the 2011 Lotus Evora: Engine and engine cooling.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 12V-477
- Reported
- October 1, 2012
- Vehicles affected
- 80 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Lotus is recalling certain model year 2011 Evora supercharged vehicles manufactured from February 2011 through September 2011, equipped with a three-piece oil feed pipe with a flexible hose section. This engine mounted oil feed pipe, used to supply oil to the engine cylinder head, can rupture.
The risk
The ruptured pipe can result in oil loss and engine damage, and oil sprayed onto hot engine components may result in a fire.
The fix
Lotus will notify owners, and dealers will replace the oil feed pipe free of charge. The safety recall began on December 10, 2012. Owners may contact Lotus at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Lotus Evora 2011