NHTSA Recall # | 94854 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 11V510000 |
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Manufacturer | LOTUS CARS LTD |
Supplier | LOTUS |
Brand | LOTUS |
Model | ELISE |
Model Year | 2006 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
Date of notification | 16/02/25 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/06/04 |
End date of manufacturing | 30/11/06 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | ODI |
Report received | 14/10/11 |
Report created | 25/10/11 |
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Estimated number of affected units | 5041 |
Defect summary | Lotus is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 elise and exige vehicles manufactured from june 1, 2004, through november 30, 2006. 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 action | Lotus will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles as necessary free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before december 19, 2011. Owners may contact lotus at 1-800-245-6887. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www. Safercar. Gov . |