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Recall 19V-263

Lotus Cars Limited recalled the 2017 to 2018 Lotus Evora: Structure.

At a glance

Campaign number
19V-263
Reported
April 2, 2019
Vehicles affected
424 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Lotus Cars USA, Inc. (Lotus) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Evora vehicles. The toe board in the passenger footwell lacks stiffness, allowing the knee of an unbelted occupant to contact the rigid structure of the vehicle, in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

The risk

In the event of a crash, if the occupant's knee contacts the rigid structure, there may be an increased risk of injury.

The fix

Lotus will notify owners, and dealers will replace the toe board with a new design to provide the appropriate stiffness, free of charge. The recall began May 27, 2019. Owners may contact Lotus customer service at 1-[removed]. Lotus' number for this recall is 2019/01R.

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