NHTSA Recall 13V314000: Hoses/lines/piping/fittings (engine and engine cooling)
Lotus Cars USA, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 80 vehicles. It affects 2011 Lotus Evora.
| NHTSA campaign | 13V314000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 2013/03R |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › COOLING SYSTEM › HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS |
| Report received | July 16, 2013 |
| Owner notification | December 11, 2013 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Lotus Cars USA, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2011 Evora supercharged vehicles equipped with a manual transmission and manufactured September 2010 through September 2011. The engine oil cooler hose may chafe and rupture resulting in oil loss.
Safety risk
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.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 13V314000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Lotus Evora | 2011 |
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.