Recall 13V-041
Lotus Cars USA, Inc. recalled the 2007 to 2008 Lotus Elise and 1 other model: Engine and engine cooling (cooling system, hoses/lines/piping/fittings); Engine and engine cooling.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 13V-041
- Reported
- February 5, 2013
- Vehicles affected
- 451 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
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 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-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Lotus' number for this recall is 2013/01R.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 Elise 2007 to 2008
- Lotus Exige 2007 to 2008