NHTSA Recall 13V041000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V041000; Date: Feb. 5, 2013
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:
2007 Lotus Elise; 2008 Lotus Elise; 2007 Lotus Exige; 2008 Lotus Exige
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Manufactured by: Lotus Cars Usa, Inc.
Affected Units:: 451
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
Lotus' number for this recall is 2013/01r. 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: Mar 4, 2013
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