2005 Lotus Elise Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2005 Lotus Elise. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 11V510000Oct 14, 20115,041 vehicles potentially affected
  Engine and engine cooling
  Covers: Lotus Elise 2005–2007, Exige 2005–2006, Exige S 2007

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible consequence: 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.

  Remedy: 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.

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• 05V571000Dec 29, 20051,740 vehicles potentially affected
  Power train › Manual transmission
  Covers: Lotus Elise 2005

  Reported issue: On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 6-speed manual transmissions, the gear lever may break.

  Possible consequence: This could result in the inability to change gears, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the gear levers. The recall began on february 10, 2006. Owners may contact lotus cars usa at 1-800-245-6887.

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NHTSA investigations

• PE11022Engine Oil Cooler Line DetachmentClosed · Jul 18, 2011

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