NHTSA Recall 11V510000: Engine and engine cooling and hoses/lines/piping/fittings (engine and engine cooling)
LOTUS CARS LTD reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 5,041 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Lotus Elise.
| NHTSA campaign | 11V510000 |
|---|---|
| Components | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › COOLING SYSTEM › HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS |
| Report received | October 14, 2011 |
| Owner notification | January 9, 2013 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Lotus is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 elise and exige vehicles manufactured from june 1, 2004, through november 30, 2006. The oil cooler line may become detached from its fitting.
Safety risk
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.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 11V510000
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.