NHTSA recall 13V041000
Engine and engine cooling
Lotus Elise and 1 more
Reported Feb 5, 2013451 vehicles affectedLotus Cars USA, Inc.Maker’s number 2013/01RBuilt Jun 1, 2004 – Oct 31, 2007
The defect
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.
The risk
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.
The 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.
Engine and engine coolingEngine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Hoses/lines/piping/fittings