NHTSARecalled Oct 1, 2012 · #12V477000
Engine Oil Feed Pipe May Rupture
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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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. The ruptured pipe can result in oil loss and engine damage, and oil sprayed onto hot engine components may result in a fire.
Product details
- Product
- Engine Oil Feed Pipe May Rupture
- 2011 Evora supercharged
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Lotus Cars USA, Inc.
- Model numbers
- 2011 Evora
- UPCs
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What you should do
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.