Recall 09V179000: 2009 Lotus Elise and 1 other model

Report received

May 26, 2009

Manufacturer

Lotus cars usa, inc.

Potentially affected

87vehicles

Model years

2009

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

Lotus is recalling 87 model year 2009 elise and exige vehicles manufactured from june 20, 2008 through may 5, 2009. The rear hub flange bolts on some of these vehicles may be under-torqued and may become loose. If that occurs, an insecure hub could lead to degradation in vehicle handling, and a rubbing noise from the rear of the vehicle.

Possible consequence

If the problem is not addressed promptly, the driver could lose control of the vehicle, resulting in a crash.

Remedy

Lotus will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during june 2009. Owners may contact lotus toll-free at 1-800-245-6887.

Affected model years

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

• 2009 Lotus Elise1 complaints
• 2009 Lotus Exige0 complaints