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2007-2008 Lotus Elise and Lotus Exige recall: hoses/lines/piping/fittings

Lotus Cars USA, Inc. reported this safety recall on February 5, 2013. It covers about 451 vehicles.

vehicles affected
451
reported
Feb 5, 2013
owners notified
Mar 4, 2013
related complaints
7

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings

What is wrong
Lotus is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Elise and Exige vehicles manufactured from December 1, 2006, through October 31, 2007. The oil cooler line may become detached from its fitting.
Risk
A detached oil line could spray oil on a tire, increasing the risk of a crash, or it could spray oil throughout the engine compartment increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Lotus will notify owners, and dealers will replace the oil cooler hose fittings and the entire lateral oil cooler hose, free of charge. The safety recall began on March 4, 2013. Owners may contact Lotus at 1‑800‑245‑6887.

Recall number 13V041000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 7 complaints about engine problems.

2007 Lotus Elise2008 Lotus Elise2007 Lotus Exige2008 Lotus Exige

Questions about recall 13V041000

Is there a recall on the 2007-2008 Lotus Elise and Lotus Exige hoses/lines/piping/fittings?

Yes. Recall 13V041000, reported on February 5, 2013, covers about 451 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 13V041000?

Lotus will notify owners, and dealers will replace the oil cooler hose fittings and the entire lateral oil cooler hose, free of charge. The safety recall began on March 4, 2013. 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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