Lotus recalls

On affected vehicles under certain conditions the dry wipe logic built into the windscreen wiper motor can enter a fault state where the system speed cannot be increased to stalk position 3 or high speed.

Fix: Replacement of the windscreen wiper motor assembly.

732 vehicles · built 31 May 2022 to 21 Mar 2023

The interior a-pillar trim tether has not been fitted onto certain production vehicles and therefore does not conform with the original Type Approval of the vehicle. There is a risk the interior a-pillar trim may become completely detached upon deployment of the side curtain airbag potentially causing injury to the occupiers of the cabin.

Fix: Fitment of the interior a-pillar trim tethers.

1,796 vehicles · built 31 May 2022 to 10 May 2023

Bolts securing the fuel rail to the cylinder head may fail.

Fix: The spacers and fuel rail securing bolts will be replaced with new revised parts

762 vehicles · built 15 May 2012 to 30 Jun 2019

Assembly error involving the steering column that may affect crash behaviour.

Fix: Ensure that the steering column is assembled correctly in accordance with the manufacturers� instructions.

32 vehicles · built 26 Mar 2018 to 2 Oct 2018

An error in production of the brake master cylinder may cause a reduction in braking efficiency.

Fix: Replace the brake master cylinder on affected vehicles.

56 vehicles · built 14 Mar 2016 to 28 Sep 2016

The oil cooler pipes may detach from their fittings and deposit oil in the engine compartment on the road/tyres which can lead to increased risk of fire and loss of vehicle control. Only the pipes with the smooth bore ferrules are affected.

Fix: Elise Exige and 211: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and repair or replace the oil cooler hoses. Evora: it is proposed that the oil cooler hose assemblies will be replaced with hoses that incorporate the current production released end fittings in accordance with Lotus workshop procedures.

1,258 vehicles · built 23 Sep 2004 to 17 Jan 2011

The oil cooler pipes may detach from their fittings and deposit oil in the engine compartment on the road/tyres which can lead to increased risk of fire and loss of vehicle control. Only the pipes with the smooth bore ferrules are affected.

Fix: Elise Exige and 211: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and repair or replace the oil cooler hoses. Evora: it is proposed that the oil cooler hose assemblies will be replaced with hoses that incorporate the current production released end fittings in accordance with Lotus workshop procedures.

1,258 vehicles · built 16 May 2007 to 21 Nov 2011

The oil cooler pipes may detach from their fittings and deposit oil in the engine compartment on the road/tyres which can lead to increased risk of fire and loss of vehicle control. Only the pipes with the smooth bore ferrules are affected.

Fix: Elise Exige and 211: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and repair or replace the oil cooler hoses. Evora: it is proposed that the oil cooler hose assemblies will be replaced with hoses that incorporate the current production released end fittings in accordance with Lotus workshop procedures.

1,258 vehicles · built 1 Sep 2010 to 13 Sep 2011

The oil cooler pipes may detach from their fittings and deposit oil in the engine compartment on the road/tyres which can lead to increased risk of fire and loss of vehicle control. Only the pipes with the smooth bore ferrules are affected.

Fix: Elise Exige and 211: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and repair or replace the oil cooler hoses. Evora: it is proposed that the oil cooler hose assemblies will be replaced with hoses that incorporate the current production released end fittings in accordance with Lotus workshop procedures.

1,258 vehicles · built 23 Sep 2004 to 17 Jan 2011

An oil cooler pipe may have insufficient room to move freely. As a result the pipe will abrade. If the concern remains unnoticed oil can leak in the engine bay with an increased risk of fire. Additionally oil can leak onto the road and cause a loss of control to the subject vehicle and other road users. If the driver does not heed the low oil pressure warnings then engine damage could occur.

Fix: Recall all affected vehicles and replace the oil cooler pipes with a modified oil cooler pipe kit.

187 vehicles · built 1 Sep 2010 to 13 Sep 2011

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.

Fix: The oil feed pipe will be replaced

173 vehicles · built 2 Sep 2010 to 13 Dec 2011

The bolts securing the rear wheel hubs to the suspension may not have been correctly tightened.

Fix: Recall affected vehicles and check bolts for correct torque and if necessary remove and re-install bolts.

288 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2009 to 22 May 2009

It has been found that there is a small risk that the gear lever may break if subjected to high handling force.

Fix: Recall the likely to be affected vehicles and where necessary replace the gear lever and associated parts.

764 vehicles · built 21 Jan 2004 to 8 Feb 2005

It has been found that there is a small risk that the gear lever may break if subjected to high handling force.

Fix: Recall the likely to be affected vehicles and where necessary replace the gear lever and associated parts.

764 vehicles · built 21 Jan 2004 to 8 Feb 2005

There is a slight chance that one or more of the tapped holes for the four bolts securing the two halves of the brake caliper body together has not been threaded through the full depth of the hole. The structural integrity of any such caliper may be compromised with the risk of fatigue failure of the caliper occurring after an extended period.

Fix: Check the caliper tapped holes. If any incomplete threading is found the brake caliper is to be replaced.

94 vehicles · built 1 Jul 2001 to 31 Aug 2001

In the event of a severe engine misfire the catalytic convertor could overheat which may subsequently result in a fire risk.

Fix: Reprogramme the ECU to incorporate a misfire detection system which will take remedial action in the event of a severe misfire.

468 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2000 to 31 Jan 2002

In the event of a severe engine misfire the catalytic convertor could overheat which may subsequently result in a fire risk.

Fix: Reprogramme the ECU to incorporate a misfire detection system which will take remedial action in the event of a severe misfire.

468 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2000 to 31 Jan 2002

Brake pipe routed along by battery on right hand drive models with air conditioning may rub into battery causing an acid spill. This could result in damage to the brake pipe and a loss of braking efficiency.

Fix: Examine the brake pipe and battery casing for damage and reposition brake pipe. Renew brake pipe and/or battery if necessary.

468 vehicles · built 1 Jul 2000 to 31 Jan 2002

A batch of steering rack assemblies has been identified as having been built with rack bars which have been subjected to an incorrect heat treatment rendering them susceptible to premature wear and possible tooth damage.

Fix: Recall affected vehicles for a check of the steering rack assembly batch number. If this is confirmed as within the suspect batch the steering rack assembly is to be renewed.

338 vehicles · built 1 Sep 1998 to 31 Jan 1999

The hose connecting a spigot on the filler neck to the fuel tank top surface has been found to be of an incorrect material specification. The suspect hoses have a reduced resistance to tearing and rupturing forces exacerbated by careless or incorrect fitting.

Fix: Recall affected vehicles and replace fuel filler breather hose with modified type.

1,509 vehicles · built 1 Oct 1999 to 31 Jan 2001

The hose connecting a spigot on the filler neck to the fuel tank top surface has been found to be of an incorrect material specification. The suspect hoses have a reduced resistance to tearing and rupturing forces exacerbated by careless or incorrect fitting.

Fix: Recall affected vehicles and replace fuel filler breather hose with modified type.

1,509 vehicles · built 1 Oct 1999 to 31 Jan 2001

The fuel line push fit connectors may not be to the manufacturers specification. In consequence it is possible that fuel leakage may occur and initiate an engine bay fire.

Fix: Affected vehicles are being recalled for replacement of the original fuel line connectors with quality assured versions.

213 vehicles

Rear suspension toe link to hub carrier securing bolt may become loose and cause unstable handling.

Fix: Remove and examine the subject securing bolt renew bolt where found necessary ensure that threads are clean apply approved locking compound refit and tighten bolt to the specified torque.

3,780 vehicles · built 1 Jun 1996 to 30 Jun 1998