Report Date
Oct 14, 2011
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
Affected Vehicles
6
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | LOTUS | ELISE |
| 2005 | LOTUS | EXIGE |
| 2006 | LOTUS | ELISE |
| 2006 | LOTUS | EXIGE |
| 2007 | LOTUS | ELISE |
| 2007 | LOTUS | EXIGE S |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.