Lotus is recalling certain model year 2011 Evora supercharged vehicles manufactured from February 2011 through September 2011, equipped with a three-piece oil feed pipe with a flexible hose section. This engine mounted oil feed pipe, used to supply oil to the engine cylinder head, can rupture.
Lotus Cars USA – Engine Oil Feed Pipe May Rupture
| Report Received Date | 10/01/2012 |
| NHTSA ID | 12V477000 |
| Consequence Summary | The ruptured pipe can result in oil loss and engine damage, and oil sprayed onto hot engine components may result in a fire. |
| Corrective Action | Lotus will notify owners, and dealers will replace the oil feed pipe free of charge. The safety recall began on December 10, 2012. Owners may contact Lotus at 1-800-245-6887. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 80 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=12V477000) |
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