Lotus Exige 2008
Model Exige made in 2008 by Lotus got 1 recall as well as 10 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and equipment. There was one recall concerning engine and engine cooling .
Model 2008
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||||||||||||
| 13V041000 | Lotus Cars USA, Inc. | from 06/01/2004 to 10/31/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 451 | 03/04/2013 | ODI | LOTUS CARS LTD | 02/05/2013 | 02/11/2013 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Lotus is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 elise and exige vehicles manufactured from december 1, 2006, through october 31, 2007. the oil cooler line may become detached from its fitting. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A detached oil line could spray oil on a tire, increasing the risk of a crash, or it could spray oil throughout the engine compartment increasing the risk of a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Lotus will notify owners, and dealers will replace the oil cooler hose fittings and the entire lateral oil cooler hose, free of charge. the safety recall began on march 4, 2013. owners may contact lotus at 1-800-245-6887. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Lotus' number for this recall is 2013/01r.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - HOSE | |||||
| SB-2011 | 01/04/2011 | 10039724 | Ready | 08/09/2011 | |
| SB-2011 | 01/04/2011 | 10039724 | Lotus cars: the procedure to retrofit an oil cooler transfer hose in models elise/exige. *rm | 08/09/2011 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 2008-13 | 04/08/2008 | 10026324 | Lotus: inspection of oil cooler sandwich plate used on cars with front mounted oil coolers. to inspect oil cooler feed port for correct area. *pe | 10/17/2008 | |
| EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL | |||||
| SB-2009-02 | 05/29/2009 | 10028869 | Lotus: a small range of platform models considered to be at risk from insecure rear hub bolts. request a further range of cars which are not considered to be at risk, are also checked at the next opportunity as a precautionary measure. | 06/05/2009 | |
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | |||||
| SB-2009-02 | 05/29/2009 | 10028869 | Lotus: a small range of platform models considered to be at risk from insecure rear hub bolts. request a further range of cars which are not considered to be at risk, are also checked at the next opportunity as a precautionary measure. | 06/05/2009 | |
| 2008-13 | 04/08/2008 | 10026324 | Lotus: inspection of oil cooler sandwich plate used on cars with front mounted oil coolers. to inspect oil cooler feed port for correct area. *pe | 10/17/2008 | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||||
| 2008-15 | 04/08/2008 | 10026325 | Lotus: revised clip to secure door latch release rod. to improve security of control rod to interior release handle. *pe | 10/17/2008 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
| 2008-15 | 04/08/2008 | 10026325 | Lotus: revised clip to secure door latch release rod. to improve security of control rod to interior release handle. *pe | 10/17/2008 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| SB-2008-13 | 04/08/2008 | 10036926 | Lotus: oil cooler sandwich plate inspection. sandwich plates used on vehicles with front mounted oil coolers, possibly have incorrect fettling of oil cooler feed port, reducing oil cooling efficiency. *pe | 04/20/2011 | |
| SB-2009-02 | 05/29/2009 | 10028869 | Lotus: a small range of platform models considered to be at risk from insecure rear hub bolts. request a further range of cars which are not considered to be at risk, are also checked at the next opportunity as a precautionary measure. | 06/05/2009 | |