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NHTSA Recall 05V571000: Manual transmission (power train)

GROUP LOTUS PLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,740 vehicles. It affects 2005 Lotus Elise.

1,740
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2006
owners notified (February 10)
NHTSA campaign05V571000
Manufacturer campaign2006 / 1R
ComponentPOWER TRAIN › MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Report receivedDecember 29, 2005
Owner notificationFebruary 10, 2006
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 6-speed manual transmissions, the gear lever may break.

Safety risk

This could result in the inability to change gears, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the gear levers. The recall began on february 10, 2006. Owners may contact lotus cars USA at 1-800-245-6887.

Notes

Lotus recall no. 2006 / 1r.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 05V571000

Make and modelModel years
Lotus Elise2005

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.