NHTSA recall 13V314000
Engine And Engine Cooling · Lotus Cars Limited
Details
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: Lotus will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on December 11, 2013.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2011 Lotus Evora.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 13V314000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.