Lotus Evora: Fire May Occur
Lotus Evora Recall Summary Lotus is recalling 173 Evora vehicles because the rubber hose section of the VVT oil pipe can leak under extreme circumstances, causing oil to deposit on the engine and exhaust system. This oil leakage could lead to engine failure and fire risk from flammable vapors, potentially resulting in a crash. The manufacturer will replace the oil feed pipe.
- Recalling firm
- LOTUS
- Product
- Vehicles: LOTUS EVORA. Units affected: 173
- Reason
- 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. Remedy: The oil feed pipe will be replaced
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2012-11-12
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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