LOTUS EVORA UK Recall Check

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2018/310 (32)

Manufacturer Reference

2018/01R

Defect

Assembly error involving the steering column that may affect crash behaviour.

Remedy

Ensure that the steering column is assembled correctly in accordance with the manufacturers? instructions.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2014/066 (1258)

Manufacturer Reference

2014/02R

Defect

The oil cooler pipes may detach from their fittings and deposit oil in the engine compartment on the road/tyres which can lead to increased risk of fire and loss of vehicle control. Only the pipes with the smooth bore ferrules are affected.

Remedy

"Elise Exige and 211: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and repair or replace the oil cooler hoses.Evora: it is proposed that the oil cooler hose assemblies will be replaced with hoses that incorporate the current production released end fittings in accordance with Lotus workshop procedures."

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2013/086 (187)

Manufacturer Reference

2013/03R

Defect

An oil cooler pipe may have insufficient room to move freely. As a result the pipe will abrade. If the concern remains unnoticed oil can leak in the engine bay with an increased risk of fire. Additionally oil can leak onto the road and cause a loss of control to the subject vehicle and other road users. If the driver does not heed the low oil pressure warnings then engine damage could occur.

Remedy

Recall all affected vehicles and replace the oil cooler pipes with a modified oil cooler pipe kit.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2012/120 (173)

Manufacturer Reference

2012/03R

Defect

It has been determined that under extreme circumstances the rubber hose section of the VVT oil pipe can leak. A failure of the VVT oil feed pipe may result in oil being deposited onto the engine as well as the exhaust system. This could cause potential engine failure and a potential risk of fire because of the presence of flammable vapour which could result in a crash.

Remedy

The oil feed pipe will be replaced