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Recall campaign05V571000

Recall 05V571000: 2005 Lotus Elise

Power train › Manual transmission
Report received
Dec 29, 2005
Manufacturer
Group lotus plc
Potentially affected
1,740vehicles
Model years
2005

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.