Lotus Evora: Engine and engine cooling — hoses/lines/piping/fittings

Affects Lotus Evora · 2011 — about 80 vehicles.

The hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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