SteeringRecall 18V-781 · 2018 Lotus Evora
Lotus Cars Limited recall 18V-781 covers 36 2018 Lotus Evora for a steering problem, reported to NHTSA on November 6, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q1) shows 92% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V781000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Lotus Cars Limited (Lotus) is recalling certain 2018 Lotus Evora vehicles. Due to an assembly error, in the event of a frontal collision, the steering column may not properly collapse to absorb some of the impact energy.
The risk
If the steering column does not collapse as intended in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
The fix
Lotus will notify owners, and dealers will correct the steering column assembly, free of charge. The recall began December 4, 2018. Owners may contact Lotus customer service at 1-800-245-6887. Lotus' number for this recall is 2018/01R.
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.
How fast cars are being fixed
92%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 21, 2018 to October 2, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.