NHTSA Recall 12V477000
Filed by Lotus Cars Limited. Component: Engine And Engine Cooling. Reported 2012-10-01. An estimated 80 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Notes
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.