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2005 LOTUS Elise
2 Recalls for 2005 LOTUS Elise
| Recall Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 2011-10-14 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS | LOTUS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2007 ELISE AND EXIGE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 1, 2004, THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2006. THE OIL COOLER LINE MAY BECOME DETACHED FROM ITS FITTING. Remedy: LOTUS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES AS NECESSARY 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. |
| 2005-12-29 | POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS, THE GEAR LEVER MAY BREAK. Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE GEAR LEVERS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 10, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LOTUS CARS USA AT 1-800-245-6887. |
0 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2005 LOTUS Elise
| Date | Component |
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46 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2005 LOTUS Elise
| Date | Component | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-05-20 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 10592736 | |||
| 2013-11-26 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10553905 | |||
| 2013-04-15 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10508023 | |||
| 2012-08-15 |
ENGINE
ODI Number: 10470695 | |||
| 2012-08-15 |
ENGINE
ODI Number: 10470694 | |||
| 2012-07-05 |
ENGINE
ODI Number: 10464247 | |||
| 2012-03-05 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10450305 | |||
| 2012-02-12 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | POWER TRAIN | SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10447649 | |||
| 2011-09-25 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | WHEELS
ODI Number: 10427071 | |||
| 2011-08-12 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
ODI Number: 10419230 | |||
| 2011-08-17 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10419914 | |||
| 2011-08-01 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10416579 | |||
| 2011-07-25 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10415874 | |||
| 2011-07-29 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10416278 | |||
| 2011-07-22 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10414719 | |||
| 2011-06-12 |
POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10406588 | |||
| 2011-06-17 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10408117 | |||
| 2011-04-26 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10397512 | |||
| 2011-03-26 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10392969 | |||
| 2011-03-13 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10391288 | |||
| 2011-03-04 |
SUSPENSION:REAR
ODI Number: 10386462 | |||
| 2011-03-13 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10389986 | |||
| 2011-02-21 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10383910 | |||
| 2011-01-29 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10379547 | |||
| 2011-01-19 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10377204 | |||
| 2010-12-19 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10371195 | |||
| 2010-11-14 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10365604 | |||
| 2010-11-02 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10363808 | |||
| 2010-11-08 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10365025 | |||
| 2010-10-26 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10362546 | |||
| 2010-08-18 |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
ODI Number: 10350250 | |||
| 2010-07-24 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10345060 | |||
| 2010-06-14 |
SUSPENSION:REAR
ODI Number: 10336245 | |||
| 2010-05-04 |
VISIBILITY
ODI Number: 10328853 | |||
| 2010-03-08 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10317633 | |||
| 2010-02-11 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | VISIBILITY
ODI Number: 10308806 | |||
| 2009-11-14 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10292136 | |||
| 2009-09-09 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10283477 | |||
| 2009-09-01 |
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10282538 | |||
| 2009-08-18 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10280908 | |||
| 2008-11-14 |
VISIBILITY
ODI Number: 10248838 | |||
| 2008-08-04 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10236940 | |||
| 2008-04-01 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10223046 | |||
| 2006-08-27 |
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10166642 | |||
| 2006-08-09 |
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10165085 | |||
| 2006-04-13 |
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 10155292 |
2 Investigations for 2005 LOTUS Elise
| Date Opened | Date Closed | Component | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-07-18 | 2011-11-03 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |
| 2011-07-18 | 2011-11-03 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS |
23 Service Alerts for 2005 LOTUS Elise
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2022-03-16 | 100000 POWER TRAIN
Standard information required and procedures to be followed when reporting ECU & TCU faults. There is often insufficient, or inconsistent information received from dealers when reporting ECU & TCU related faults, this can lead to unacceptab Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-06-16 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
There is often inconsistent or insufficient information received from dealers when reporting ECU and TCU related faults. This bulletin aims to standardise the information when filing a claim to After Sales. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-09-30 | 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Air conditioning compressors failing due to oil starvation. TSB reminds dealers of correct replacement and running-in procedures. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-09-30 | 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Air conditioning compressors failing due to oil starvation. TSB reminds dealers of correct replacement and running-in procedures. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-05-19 | 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Any unauthorised modifications, including fitment of non-approved after-market air filter resulting in generation of diagnostic trouble codes (DTC⿿s) P0101 & P1109. We have had several instances where DTC⿿s P0101 & P1109 had been set an Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-05-19 | 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Any unauthorised modifications, including fitment of non-approved after-market air filter resulting in generation of diagnostic trouble codes (DTC⿿s) P0101 & P1109. We have had several instances where DTC⿿s P0101 & P1109 had been set an Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-05-15 | 190000 TIRES
Compatibility of Yokohama AD07 and V105 tire product ranges for the Elise model range. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-05-15 | 200000 WHEELS
Compatibility of Yokohama AD07 and V105 tire product ranges for the Elise model range. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2015-08-13 | 171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Retrofitment of the latest level CDL (Central Door Locking) actuator to earlier models if required. Due to parts obsolescence the CDL actuator assembly, part number B116M6039F is no longer available. This actuator was fitted into each door Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2015-08-13 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
Retrofitment of the latest level CDL (Central Door Locking) actuator to earlier models if required. Due to parts obsolescence the CDL actuator assembly, part number B116M6039F is no longer available. This actuator was fitted into each door Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2015-08-13 | 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Retrofitment of the latest level CDL (Central Door Locking) actuator to earlier models if required. Due to parts obsolescence the CDL actuator assembly, part number B116M6039F is no longer available. This actuator was fitted into each door Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2014-09-25 | 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Clarification of air conditioning compressor ?Running-In? Procedure. Insufficient lubrication will result in compressor failure due to seizure, reducing air conditioning performance and also generate diagnostic trouble codes. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2014-09-25 | 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Clarification of air conditioning compressor ?Running-In? Procedure. Insufficient lubrication will result in compressor failure due to seizure, reducing air conditioning performance and also generate diagnostic trouble codes. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2014-07-28 | 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
To reinforce the importance of checking and clearing stored fault codes at time of PDI (Pre-Delivery Inspection). The increased frequency of battery disconnection/reconnection that vehicles are subjected to during transportation from the f Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2014-02-21 | 100000 POWER TRAIN
Retrofitment of the latest level windscreen washer bottle/pump assembly to earlier models if required. Due to parts obsolescence the windscreen washer bottle/pump assembly fitted to all Toyota power train Elise and 4-cylinder Exige from st Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2014-02-21 | 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Retrofitment of the latest level windscreen washer bottle/pump assembly to earlier models if required. Due to parts obsolescence the windscreen washer bottle/pump assembly fitted to all Toyota power train Elise and 4-cylinder Exige from st Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2014-02-21 | 130000 VISIBILITY/WIPER (PWS)
Retrofitment of the latest level windscreen washer bottle/pump assembly to earlier models if required. Due to parts obsolescence the windscreen washer bottle/pump assembly fitted to all Toyota power train Elise and 4-cylinder Exige from st Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2013-10-29 | 033210 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Brake hose/pipe inspection. The routing of all brake hoses and pipes is set during production to ensure that they cannot come into contact with any other ancillary components regardless of the vehicles suspension travel range or steering mo Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2013-10-29 | 042600 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Brake hose/pipe inspection. The routing of all brake hoses and pipes is set during production to ensure that they cannot come into contact with any other ancillary components regardless of the vehicles suspension travel range or steering mo Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2016-09-02 | 031000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Recommendation of revision to manual brake bleeding procedure on any Elise models fitted with a brake servo unit. Whilst performing a brake fluid bleeding procedure, it is possible that the brake pedal may not fully return to its released/ Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2016-09-02 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
Recommendation of revision to manual brake bleeding procedure on any Elise models fitted with a brake servo unit. Whilst performing a brake fluid bleeding procedure, it is possible that the brake pedal may not fully return to its released/ Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2013-10-29 | 033210 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
LOTUS: INFORMATION PROVIDED REGARDING THE INSPECTION OF ALL BRAKE PIPE/HOSE, ON SOME VEHICLES, BASED ON SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND THE POSITIONING OF PIPE/HOSE. MODELS ELISE, EXIGE, EVORA, EUROPA. NO YEARS LISTED. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2006-03-23 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
UPDATED ECU PROGRAMMES AND SERVICE SCHEDULES. *AK Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
2005 LOTUS Elise
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