Lotus Elise: Steering Rack May Be Susceptible To Premature Wear And Possible Tooth Damage.
Recall Summary Lotus is recalling 338 Elise vehicles in the United Kingdom because certain steering rack assemblies may have received incorrect heat treatment during manufacturing, which could cause them to wear prematurely or develop tooth damage. Owners of affected vehicles will need to have their steering rack assembly batch number checked, and the assembly will be replaced if it's from the suspect batch.
- Recalling firm
- LOTUS
- Product
- Vehicles: LOTUS ELISE. Units affected: 338
- Reason
- 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. Remedy: 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.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2001-06-16
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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