NHTSA Recall 11V510000
NHTSA Campaign Id 11V510000; Date: Oct. 14, 2011
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 Lotus Elise; 2006 Lotus Elise; 2007 Lotus Elise; 2005 Lotus Exige; 2006 Lotus Exige; 2007 Lotus Exige S
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Manufactured by: Lotus Cars Ltd
Affected Units:: 5,041
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
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