Lotus Elise: Fuel May Leak When Filling And Cornering
Lotus is recalling 3,018 Elise and Exige vehicles because the fuel filler breather hose is made from incorrect material that tears more easily than it should, potentially causing fuel to leak during filling or cornering. The hose will be replaced with a corrected version. The recall affects vehicles distributed in the United Kingdom.
- Recalling firm
- LOTUS
- Product
- Vehicles: LOTUS ELISE, LOTUS EXIGE. Units affected: 3,018
- Reason
- 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. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and replace fuel filler breather hose with modified type.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2001-02-09
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/7ec106a5-e821-4446-bfea-104c5fb5f2eb