Recall 11V510000: 2005–2007 Lotus Elise and 2 other models

Report received

Oct 14, 2011

Manufacturer

LOTUS CARS LTD

Potentially affected

5,041vehicles

Model years

2005–2007

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 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.

Affected model years

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

• 2005 Lotus Elise46 complaints
• 2006 Lotus Elise17 complaints
• 2007 Lotus Elise8 complaints
• 2005 Lotus Exige0 complaints
• 2006 Lotus Exige1 complaints
• 2007 Lotus Exige S7 complaints