Lotus Exige S, Elise +1 more: Engine and engine cooling

Affects Lotus Exige S, Elise, Exige · 2005–2007 — about 5K vehicles.

The hazard

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.

What to do

LOTUS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES AS NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 19, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LOTUS AT 1-800-245-6887.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational