NHTSA Recall # | 97353 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 13V314000 |
MFG Compaign # | 2013/03R |
Manufacturer | Lotus Cars USA, Inc. |
Supplier | LOTUS |
Brand | LOTUS |
Model | EVORA |
Model Year | 2011 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSE |
Date of notification | 11/12/13 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/09/10 |
End date of manufacturing | 30/09/11 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 16/07/13 |
Report created | 22/07/13 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 80 |
Defect summary | 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. |
Consequence summary | 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. |
Corrective action | 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. |
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). |