Lotus Cars Limited – Steering Column may not Properly Collapse

Lotus Cars Limited (Lotus) is recalling certain 2018 Lotus Evora vehicles. Due to an assembly error, in the event of a frontal collision, the steering column may not properly collapse to absorb some of the impact energy.


Report Received Date 11/06/2018
NHTSA ID 18V781000
Consequence Summary If the steering column does not collapse as intended in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action Lotus will notify owners, and dealers will correct the steering column assembly, free of charge. The recall began December 4, 2018. Owners may contact Lotus customer service at 1-800-245-6887. Lotus' number for this recall is 2018/01R.
Recall Code 2018/01R
Potentially Affected 36
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V781000)

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