Recall 12V477000: 2011 Lotus Evora

Report received

Oct 1, 2012

Manufacturer

Lotus cars usa, inc.

Potentially affected

80vehicles

Model years

2011

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 2011 Evora supercharged vehicles manufactured from February 2011 through September 2011, equipped with a three-piece oil feed pipe with a flexible hose section. This engine mounted oil feed pipe, used to supply oil to the engine cylinder head, can rupture.

Possible consequence

The ruptured pipe can result in oil loss and engine damage, and oil sprayed onto hot engine components may result in a fire.

Remedy

Lotus will notify owners, and dealers will replace the oil feed pipe free of charge. The safety recall began on December 10, 2012. Owners may contact Lotus at 1-800-245-6887.

Affected model years

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

• 2011 Lotus Evora2 complaints