Recall 11V510000: 2005–2007 Lotus Elise, 2005–2006 Lotus Exige, 2007 Lotus Exige S
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Oct 14, 2011
- Vehicles affected
- 5,041
- Models
- 3
- Initiated by
- ODI
The problem
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 1-800-245-6887.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Affected vehicles
- 2005 Lotus Elise
- 2006 Lotus Elise
- 2007 Lotus Elise
- 2005 Lotus Exige
- 2006 Lotus Exige
- 2007 Lotus Exige S
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 11V510000
- Manufacturer
- LOTUS CARS LTD
- Owner letters
- Jan 9, 2013
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling (Engine); Engine and engine cooling:cooling system:hoses/lines/piping/fittings (Engine)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology