Recall number R/2012/120


There are 173 LOTUS vehicles affected by the recall R/2012/120.

This recall was issued on November 12th, 2012 and all the details of this LOTUS recall (R/2012/120 - FIRE MAY OCCUR) are provided bellow:



Recall reference

R/2012/120

Recall Type

Car

Recall Date

2012-11-12

Reason for concern

FIRE MAY OCCUR

Reason for recall

It has been determined that under extreme circumstances the rubber hose section of the VVT oil pipe can leak. A failure of the VVT oil feed pipe may result in oil being deposited onto the engine as well as the exhaust system. This could cause potential engine failure and a potential risk of fire because of the presence of flammable vapour which could result in a crash.

Remedy

The oil feed pipe will be replaced

How to check if the vehicle is recalled

Contact the local LOTUS dealership or manufacturer. You will not need to pay for anything involving the recall.

How the manufacturer will repair

The Recalled vehicles will have the fixing checked and corrected as necessary by and official LOTUS service.

LOTUS Reference ID

2012/03R

Number of affected LOTUS cars

173

LOTUS vehicles affected

ModelVINsDates
EVORASCCLMDSC0BHG10907 to SCCLMDSU7CHC101092010-09-02

to

2011-12-13


Others recall actions for LOTUS

Currently there are 6 models of vehicles manufactured by LOTUS that have recall actions in UK.

This is the list of affected models from LOTUS.

Select the model to see all the details relevant to that model.

LOTUS 211 recall

LOTUS 340R recall

LOTUS ELISE recall

LOTUS EMIRA recall

LOTUS EVORA recall

LOTUS EXIGE recall

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