Lotus Elise 2011
Model Elise made in 2011 by Lotus got 1 recall as well as 1 service bulletin. Technical service bulletines regarding exterior lighting. There was one recall concerning exterior lighting .
Model 2011
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - FLASHER UNIT | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V541000 | LOTUS CARS LTD | from 06/01/2010 to 02/28/2011 | V (Vehicle) | 78 | 12/19/2011 | MFR | LOTUS CARS LTD | 11/03/2011 | 11/10/2011 | 571 | 108 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Lotus is recalling certain model year 2011 elise vehicles manufactured from june 2010, through february 2011, for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. these vehicles were fitted with turn signal modules which were not compatible with the revised front headlight configuration which includes the integral front led turn signal units. the incompatible module may, under certain conditions cause all the led turn signal lamps to flash at an erratic frequency when the hazard warning switch is depressed. in addition, in the event that either a front or rear turn signal lamp fails to illuminate or does not flash at the correct frequency when operated, the remaining functioning signal lamps on that vehicles side as well as the instrument turn tell tale lamp will not flash at an increased rate as intended. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The driver will not be visually alerted to the fact that one or more of the vehicles turn signal lamps is not operating correctly, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Lotus will notify owners, and dealers will replace the turn signal module free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or before december 19, 2011. owners may contact lotus at 1-800-245-6887. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL | |||||
| SB-2011-23 | 03/08/2011 | 10041950 | Lotus: incompatible turn signal modules were fitted to the front revised headlight configuration that includes integral front led turn signal units. *pe | 11/18/2011 | |