NHTSA campaign 12V477000
Lotus Recall 12V-477: Engine Oil Feed Pipe May Rupture
NHTSA recall 12V477000 was reported by LOTUS CARS USA, INC. on October 1, 2012, with 80 vehicles potentially affected (per NHTSA). NHTSA's record lists the Lotus Evora for the 2011 model year. Owners were notified on December 10, 2012, per NHTSA.
Updated daily from NHTSA's recall files
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Key facts
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V477000 (also written 12V-477 or 12V477)
- Filed by
- LOTUS CARS USA, INC.
- Report received
- Potentially affected
- 80 vehicles (per NHTSA)
- Component
- Engine and Engine Cooling
- Owners notified
Vehicles listed for this recall
NHTSA's recall record lists these vehicles for recall 12V477000. try.vin imports model years 1995 and later, so NHTSA's own list can be longer. Model years with a try.vin recall page link to it. Build dates are NHTSA's range for a model year (per NHTSA); a vehicle built in that range is not necessarily included.
Lotus
Lotus Evora
- 2011 · Vehicles built February 1, 2011 – September 1, 2011 (per NHTSA)
NHTSA's recall notice
As NHTSA's recall record states it for campaign 12V477000.
Defect description
Lotus is recalling certain model year 2011 Evora supercharged vehicles manufactured from February 2011 through September 2011, equipped with a three-piece oil feed pipe with a flexible hose section. This engine mounted oil feed pipe, used to supply oil to the engine cylinder head, can rupture.
Safety consequence
The ruptured pipe can result in oil loss and engine damage, and oil sprayed onto hot engine components may result in a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Lotus will notify owners, and dealers will replace the oil feed pipe free of charge. The safety recall began on December 10, 2012. Owners may contact Lotus at 1-800-245-6887.
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.
Sources
Official NHTSA notice for recall 12V477000
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