The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·11V510000·Announced 2011-10-14

Lotus Recalls 2005-2007 Elise and Exige Models for Oil Line Defect

Lotus is recalling 2005-2007 Elise and Exige vehicles because an oil cooler line may detach, posing fire or crash risks.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire/crash) where no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Lotus Cars Ltd is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 Elise and Exige vehicles manufactured between June 1, 2004, and November 30, 2006. The recall involves 5,041 vehicles, including the Elise, Exige, and Exige S models.

The defect involves the oil cooler line, which may become detached from its fitting. If this occurs, the detached line could spray oil onto a tire, increasing the risk of a crash, or spray oil throughout the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.

Lotus will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall was expected to begin on or before December 19, 2011. Owners may contact Lotus at 1-800-245-6887 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
LOTUS ELISE, EXIGE, EXIGE S
Brand
LOTUS
Manufacturer
LOTUS CARS LTD
Category
Vehicle — Engine Cooling System
Hazard
Affected units
5,041

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (3)

  • ELISE
  • EXIGE
  • EXIGE S

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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