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Lotus is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Elise and Exige vehicles
Posted by: Chris Bloom, CJBFireConsultant (IP Logged)
Date: March 04, 2013 05:27AM
Report Receipt Date: FEB 05, 2013
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V041000
Component(s): ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Potential Number of Units Affected: 451
Manufacturer: Lotus Cars USA, Inc.
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.
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 replace the oil cooler hose fittings and the entire lateral oil cooler hose, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin 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.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V041000
Component(s): ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Potential Number of Units Affected: 451
Manufacturer: Lotus Cars USA, Inc.
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.
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 replace the oil cooler hose fittings and the entire lateral oil cooler hose, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin 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.
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