Recall 13V041000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS

Report Date
20130205
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
Affected Vehicles
4 models

Defect Description

Lotus is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Elise and Exige vehicles manufactured from December 1, 2006, through October 31, 2007. 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 replace the oil cooler hose fittings and the entire lateral oil cooler hose, free of charge. The safety recall began on March 4, 2013. Owners may contact Lotus at 1-800-245-6887.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2007 LOTUS ELISE
2007 LOTUS EXIGE
2008 LOTUS ELISE
2008 LOTUS EXIGE

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.