Lotus Elise: Front Brake Caliper Bolts Concern
Lotus Elise Brake Caliper Recall Summary Lotus is recalling 94 Elise vehicles because the brake calipers may have tapped holes that weren't threaded completely, which could compromise the caliper's structural integrity and potentially cause it to fail after extended use. The fix involves checking the caliper holes and replacing the brake caliper if incomplete threading is found. This recall applies to vehicles distributed in the United Kingdom.
- Recalling firm
- LOTUS
- Product
- Vehicles: LOTUS ELISE. Units affected: 94
- Reason
- 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. Remedy: Check the caliper tapped holes. If any incomplete threading is found the brake caliper is to be replaced.
- Classification
- Class II
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2002-08-05
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/005f9de2-4355-45ef-985e-1a3a9f59f721