2011 Lotus Evora recall: engine and engine cooling
Lotus Cars USA, Inc. reported this safety recall on October 1, 2012. It covers about 80 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 80
- reported
- Oct 1, 2012
- owners notified
- Dec 10, 2012
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- The ruptured pipe can result in oil loss and engine damage, and oil sprayed onto hot engine components may result in a fire.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 12V477000
Affected vehicles
- Lotus Evora 2011 2011
Questions about recall 12V477000
Is there a recall on the 2011 Lotus Evora engine and engine cooling?
Yes. Recall 12V477000, reported on October 1, 2012, covers about 80 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 12V477000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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