NHTSA recall 09V179000
Wheels › Hub
Lotus Elise and 1 more
Reported May 26, 200987 vehicles affectedLOTUS CARS USA, INC.Built Jun 20, 2008 – May 5, 2009
The defect
Lotus IS recalling 87 model year 2009 elise and exige vehicles manufactured from june 20, 2008 through may 5, 2009. the rear hub flange bolts on some of these vehicles may be under-torqued and may become loose. if that occurs, an insecure hub could lead to degradation in vehicle handling, and a rubbing noise from the rear of the vehicle.
The risk
If the problem IS not addressed promptly, the driver could lose control of the vehicle, resulting in a crash.
The remedy
Lotus will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. the safety recall IS expected to begin during june 2009. owners may contact lotus toll-free at 1-800-245-6887.