Recall 14V280000: 2008–2011 Lotus Elise, 2011 Lotus Evora, 2008–2011 Lotus Exige

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
May 27, 2014
Vehicles affected
860
Models
3
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The problem

Lotus Cars USA, Inc. (Lotus) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Elise and Exige vehicles manufactured from November 2007 to July 2011, and 2011 Evora vehicles manufactured September 2010 through September 2011. The oil cooler hose may detach from its fitting.

The risk

A detached oil hose 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 on the Elise and Exige vehicles and will replace the oil cooler hose assemblies on the Evora vehicles, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Lotus at 1-800-245-6887. Lotus' number for this recall is 201401R (Elise/Exige), and 2014/02R (Evora). Note: This recall is an expansion of recalls 11V-510 and 13V-041.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

  • 2008 Lotus Elise
  • 2009 Lotus Elise
  • 2010 Lotus Elise
  • 2011 Lotus Elise
  • 2011 Lotus Evora
  • 2008 Lotus Exige
  • 2009 Lotus Exige
  • 2010 Lotus Exige
  • 2011 Lotus Exige

Details

NHTSA campaign
14V280000
Manufacturer campaign
2014/01R, 2014/02R
Manufacturer
Lotus Cars USA, Inc.
Owner letters
Sep 30, 2014
Components
Engine and engine cooling:engine (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