Recall 13V-314
Lotus Cars USA, Inc. recalled the 2011 Lotus Evora: Engine and engine cooling (cooling system, hoses/lines/piping/fittings).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 13V-314
- Reported
- July 16, 2013
- Vehicles affected
- 80 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Lotus Cars USA, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2011 Evora supercharged vehicles equipped with a manual transmission and manufactured September 2010 through September 2011. The engine oil cooler hose may chafe and rupture resulting in oil loss.
The risk
Engine oil may be ejected onto the road or rear wheels which could cause a reduction in vehicle control and potential engine failure, increasing the risk of a crash. Engine oil sprayed onto a heat source may also lead to a vehicle fire.
The fix
Lotus will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on December 11, 2013. Owners may contact Lotus at 1-[removed]. Lotus' campaign number is 2013/03R.
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