NHTSA Recall 12V477000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V477000; Date: Oct. 1, 2012
The ruptured pipe can result in oil loss and engine damage, and oil sprayed onto hot engine components may result in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2011 Lotus Evora
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Manufactured by: Lotus Cars Usa, Inc.
Affected Units:: 80
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 10, 2012
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