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2011 Lotus Evora recall: hoses/lines/piping/fittings

Lotus Cars USA, Inc. reported this safety recall on July 16, 2013. It covers about 80 vehicles.

vehicles affected
80
reported
Jul 16, 2013
owners notified
Dec 11, 2013

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

What is wrong
Lotus Cars USA, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2011 Evora supercharged vehicles equipped with a manual transmission and manufactured September 2010 through September 2011. The engine oil cooler hose may chafe and rupture resulting in oil loss.
Risk
Engine oil may be ejected onto the road or rear wheels which could cause a reduction in vehicle control and potential engine failure, increasing the risk of a crash. Engine oil sprayed onto a heat source may also lead to a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Lotus will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on December 11, 2013. Owners may contact Lotus at 1‑770‑476‑6564. Lotus' campaign number is 2013/03R.

Recall number 13V314000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 13V314000

Is there a recall on the 2011 Lotus Evora hoses/lines/piping/fittings?

Yes. Recall 13V314000, reported on July 16, 2013, covers about 80 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 13V314000?

Lotus will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on December 11, 2013. Owners may contact Lotus at 1‑770‑476‑6564. Lotus' campaign number is 2013/03R.

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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