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Lotus · United States · Crit

Lotus Evora: Engine and engine cooling

Affects Lotus Evora · 2011 — about 80 vehicles.

The hazard

The ruptured pipe can result in oil loss and engine damage, and oil sprayed onto hot engine components may result in a fire.

What to 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.

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