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NHTSA Recall 18V781000: Steering

Lotus Cars Limited reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 36 vehicles. It affects 2018 Lotus Evora.

36
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2018
owners notified (December 4)
NHTSA campaign18V781000
Manufacturer campaign2018/01R
ComponentSTEERING
Report receivedNovember 6, 2018
Owner notificationDecember 4, 2018
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Lotus Cars Limited (Lotus) is recalling certain 2018 Lotus Evora vehicles. Due to an assembly error, in the event of a frontal collision, the steering column may not properly collapse to absorb some of the impact energy.

Safety risk

If the steering column does not collapse as intended in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Lotus will notify owners, and dealers will correct the steering column assembly, free of charge. The recall began December 4, 2018. Owners may contact Lotus customer service at 1-800-245-6887. Lotus' number for this recall is 2018/01R.

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 18V781000

Make and modelModel years
Lotus Evora2018

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.