Date: 16.07.2013
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling > Cooling System > Hose
Manufacturer: Lotus Cars Usa, Inc.
Description:
Lotus cars usa, inc. is recalling certain model year 2011 evora supercharged vehicles equipped with a manual transmission and manufactured september 2010 through september 2011. the engine oil cooler hose may chafe and rupture resulting in oil loss.
Consequencs:
Engine oil may be ejected onto the road or rear wheels which could cause a reduction in vehicle control and potential engine failure, increasing the risk of a crash. engine oil sprayed onto a heat source may also lead to a vehicle fire.
Notes:
Lotus will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. the recall began on december 11, 2013. owners may contact lotus at 1-770-476-6564. lotus' campaign number is 2013/03r.
Date: 27.05.2014
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling > Engine
Manufacturer: Lotus Cars Usa, Inc.
Description:
Lotus cars usa, inc. (lotus) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 elise and exige vehicles manufactured from november 2007 to july 2011, and 2011 evora vehicles manufactured september 2010 through september 2011. the oil cooler hose may detach from its fitting.
Consequencs:
A detached oil hose 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.
Notes:
Lotus will notify owners, and dealers will replace the oil cooler hose fittings on the elise and exige vehicles and will replace the oil cooler hose assemblies on the evora vehicles, free of charge. the manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. owners may contact lotus at 1-800-245-6887. lotus' number for this recall is 201401r (elise/exige), and 2014/02r (evora). note: this recall is an expansion of recalls 11v-510 and 13v-041.
