2011–2019 Lotus Elise
- Affected
- 152
- Category
- Cars
- Campaign
- 2019/02R
- Supplier
- Lotus Cars Limited.
The defect
The plastic spacers fitted between the fuel rail and cylinder head may expand and contract, which can cause a reduction in the clamping force of the bolts securing the fuel rail to the cylinder head resulting in the fuel rail vibrating and loosening.
The hazard
If the fuel rail loosens this may result in engine failure and fuel may leak onto the engine causing a risk of fire which could result in an accident, serious injury or fatality.
The remedy
Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted. Dealers will make arrangements with the customer for the vehicle to be modified, free of charge.Dealers can be contacted by visiting https://www.lotuscars.com.au/dealer/auer-lotus-stockach/For further information, contact Lotus Cars by email at info@simplysportscars.com
What to do
- 1Check if your vehicle is affected. This recall covers 152 vehicles. Use your VIN to confirm.
- 2Contact Lotus Cars Limited. to arrange inspection and repair.
- 3Repairs are free of charge when arranged through an authorised dealer.
- 4Verify this recall on the official government register: vehiclerecalls.gov.au ↗
- Website:
- http://www.lotuscars.com
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Recall data sourced from vehiclerecalls.gov.au under CC BY 4.0.