StructureRecall 19V-263 · 2017–2018 Lotus Evora
Lotus Cars Limited recall 19V-263 covers 424 2017–2018 Lotus Evora for a structure problem, reported to NHTSA on April 2, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q3) shows 72% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V263000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Lotus Cars USA, Inc. (Lotus) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Evora vehicles. The toe board in the passenger footwell lacks stiffness, allowing the knee of an unbelted occupant to contact the rigid structure of the vehicle, in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
The risk
In the event of a crash, if the occupant's knee contacts the rigid structure, there may be an increased risk of injury.
The fix
Lotus will notify owners, and dealers will replace the toe board with a new design to provide the appropriate stiffness, free of charge. The recall began May 27, 2019. Owners may contact Lotus customer service at 1-800-245-6887. Lotus' number for this recall is 2019/01R.
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
72%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 10 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 3, 2016 to December 20, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.