2008 LOTUS ELISE RECALL - #13V041000
RECALL FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2008 LOTUS ELISE |
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| Manufacturer |
Lotus Cars USA, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
6/1/2004 - 10/31/2007 |
| Recalled on |
2/11/2013 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
3/4/2013 |
| # Affected |
451 |
| Recalled for |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2008 LOTUS ELISE Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM, HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
2008 LOTUS ELISE Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
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