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SevereNHTSA·18V781000·Announced 2018-11-06

Lotus Recalls 2018 Evora Vehicles for Steering Column Assembly Error

Lotus is recalling 2018 Evora vehicles because an assembly error may prevent the steering column from collapsing properly in a frontal collision, increasing injury risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (steering column) that increases the risk of injury in a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Lotus Cars Limited is recalling certain 2018 Lotus Evora vehicles due to an assembly error in the steering column. In the event of a frontal collision, the steering column may not properly collapse to absorb impact energy.

If the steering column does not collapse as intended during a crash, it can increase the risk of injury to occupants. The recall began on December 4, 2018.

Lotus will notify owners, and dealers will correct the steering column assembly free of charge. Owners may contact Lotus customer service at 1-800-245-6887 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
LOTUS EVORA
Brand
LOTUS
Manufacturer
Lotus Cars Limited
Category
Vehicle — Steering System
Hazard
Affected units
36

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 (1)

  • EVORA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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