Component Description
STRUCTURE
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
Lotus Cars Limited
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
20160803
End Date Of Manufacturing
20181220
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
424
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20190527
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Mfg
Lotus Cars Limited
Report Received Date
20190402
Record Creation Date
20190403
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary
Lotus Cars USA, Inc. (Lotus) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Evora vehicles. The toe board in the passenger footwell lacks stiffness, allowing the knee of an unbelted occupant to contact the rigid structure of the vehicle, in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Consequence Summary
In the event of a crash, if the occupant's knee contacts the rigid structure, there may be an increased risk of injury.
Corrective Summary
Lotus will notify owners, and dealers will replace the toe board with a new design to provide the appropriate stiffness, free of charge. The recall began May 27, 2019. Owners may contact Lotus customer service at 1-800-245-6887. Lotus' number for this recall is 2019/01R.
Recall 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.