2011 Evora S Oil Line Recall

LOTUS IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2011 EVORA SUPERCHARGED VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 2011 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2011.

These vehicles maybe 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.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 80

Summary:
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.

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

Remedy:
Lotus will notify owners, and dealers will replace the oil feed pipe free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided the NHTSA with a notification schedule. Owners may contact Lotus at 1-800-245-6887.

IMPORTANT
Affected Evora owners will receive a notification from Lotus Cars USA, or can contact LCU at the above number.

A copy of the NHTSA bulletin follows - NHTSA Bulletin to Lotus Cars USA (pdf).

A copy of Lotus Cars response and proposal to the NHTSA follows - Proposal from Lotus to NHTSA (pdf).