EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Passenger car Lotus “Elise, Exige, 211 and Evora S” — risk: fire, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0919/14
Summary
null The oil cooler pipes may detach from their fittings and deposit oil in the engine compartment and on the road/tyres which can lead to an increased risk of fire and loss of vehicle control.
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Product
Passenger car — Lotus
- Brand
- Lotus
- Name / model
- Elise, Exige, 211 and Evora S · Lotus Elise, Lotus Exige, Lotus 211 and Lotus Evora S
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Passenger car
- Production dates: Lotus Elise & Exige - SCCPA1111DHC82425 to SCCLNBBL8BHF12872. Vehicles built between 23/09/2004 and 17/01/2011. Lotus 211 - SCCLMDSC0BHG10907 to SCCLMDSU4BHC12883. Vehicles built between 16/05/.....
What is the risk?
- null The oil cooler pipes may detach from their fittings and deposit oil in the engine compartment and on the road/tyres which can lead to an increased risk of fire and loss of vehicle control.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 05/06/2014
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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