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NHTSARecalled Jul 16, 2013 · #13V314000

Possible Oil Hose Rupture

Hazard

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Description

Lotus Cars USA, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2011 Evora supercharged vehicles equipped with a manual transmission and manufactured September 2010 through September 2011. The engine oil cooler hose may chafe and rupture resulting in oil loss. Engine oil may be ejected onto the road or rear wheels which could cause a reduction in vehicle control and potential engine failure, increasing the risk of a crash. Engine oil sprayed onto a heat source may also lead to a vehicle fire.

Product details

Product
  • Possible Oil Hose Rupture
  • 2011 Evora supercharged
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Lotus Cars USA, Inc.
Model numbers
2011 Evora
UPCs

What you should do

Lotus will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on December 11, 2013. Owners may contact Lotus at 1-770-476-6564. Lotus' campaign number is 2013/03R.

View the official CPSC notice