Component Description
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSE
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
Lotus Cars USA, Inc.
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
20040601
End Date Of Manufacturing
20071031
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
451
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20130304
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
ODI
Mfg
Lotus Cars Limited
Report Received Date
20130205
Record Creation Date
20130211
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary
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.
Consequence Summary
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.
Corrective Summary
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.
Recall Notes
Lotus' number for this recall is 2013/01R.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.