2011 LOTUS EVORA RECALL - #12V477000
RECALL FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2011 LOTUS EVORA |
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| Manufacturer |
LOTUS CARS USA, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
2/1/2011 - 9/1/2011 |
| Recalled on |
10/1/2012 |
| Influenced by |
LOTUS CARS USA, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
12/10/2012 |
| # Affected |
80 |
| Recalled for |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
The ruptured pipe can result in oil loss and engine damage, and oil sprayed onto hot engine components may result in a fire. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2011 LOTUS EVORA Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM, HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
2011 LOTUS EVORA Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
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