Vehicle Make / Model:

Model Year(s):

LOTUS / ELISE 2005-2006

LOTUS / EXIGE 2005-2006

Manufacturer: LOTUS CARS USA, INC.

Mfr's Report Date: OCT 14, 2011

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V510000

NHTSA Action Number: PE11022

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Potential Number of Units Affected: 5,037

Summary:
LOTUS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 ELISE AND EXIGE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 1, 2004, THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2006. THE OIL COOLER LINE MAY BECOME DETACHED FROM ITS FITTING.

Consequence:
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.

Remedy:
LOTUS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES AS NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LOTUS AT 1-800-245-6887.