Engine and engine coolingRecall 12V-477 · 2011 Lotus Evora
LOTUS CARS USA, INC. recall 12V-477 covers 80 2011 Lotus Evora for a engine and engine cooling problem, reported to NHTSA on October 1, 2012.
Source: NHTSA recall 12V477000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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 risk
The ruptured pipe can result in oil loss and engine damage, and oil sprayed onto hot engine components may result in a fire.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 1, 2011 to September 1, 2011. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.