Recall 13V041000: 2007–2008 Lotus Elise and 1 other model

Report received

Feb 5, 2013

Manufacturer

Lotus Cars USA, Inc.

Potentially affected

451vehicles

Model years

2007–2008

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 2007-2008 Elise and Exige vehicles manufactured from December 1, 2006, through October 31, 2007. 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 replace the oil cooler hose fittings and the entire lateral oil cooler hose, free of charge. The safety recall began on March 4, 2013. Owners may contact Lotus at 1-800-245-6887.

Affected model years

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

• 2007 Lotus Elise8 complaints
• 2008 Lotus Elise0 complaints
• 2007 Lotus Exige0 complaints
• 2008 Lotus Exige0 complaints