Lotus Exige 2009
Model Exige made in 2009 by Lotus got 1 recall as well as 5 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and equipment. There was one recall concerning wheels .
Model 2009
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WHEELS - CAP/COVER/HUB | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V179000 | LOTUS CARS USA, INC. | from 06/20/2008 to 05/05/2009 | V (Vehicle) | 87 | 06/30/2009 | MFR | LOTUS CARS LTD | 05/26/2009 | 05/26/2009 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Lotus is recalling 87 model year 2009 elise and exige vehicles manufactured from june 20, 2008 through may 5, 2009. the rear hub flange bolts on some of these vehicles may be under-torqued and may become loose. if that occurs, an insecure hub could lead to degradation in vehicle handling, and a rubbing noise from the rear of the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the problem is not addressed promptly, the driver could lose control of the vehicle, resulting in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Lotus will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during june 2009. owners may contact lotus toll-free 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 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 | |