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2008 LOTUS Exige
2 Recalls for 2008 LOTUS Exige
| Recall Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-05-27 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | Lotus Cars USA, Inc. (Lotus) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Elise and Exige vehicles manufactured from November 2007 to July 2011, and 2011 Evora vehicles manufactured September 2010 through September 2011. The oil cooler hose may detach from its fitting. Remedy: Lotus will notify owners, and dealers will replace the oil cooler hose fittings on the Elise and Exige vehicles and will replace the oil cooler hose assemblies on the Evora vehicles, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Lotus at 1-800-245-6887. Lotus’ number for this recall is 201401R (Elise/Exige), and 2014/02R (Evora). Note: This recall is an expansion of recalls 11V-510 and 13V-041. |
| 2013-02-05 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS | 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. Remedy: 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. |
0 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2008 LOTUS Exige
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0 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2008 LOTUS Exige
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0 Investigations for 2008 LOTUS Exige
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33 Service Alerts for 2008 LOTUS Exige
| 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") |
| 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") |
| 2014-11-21 | 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Confirmation of updates to the Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC) sections of the Technical Service Notes concerning the necessary procedures required to ensure that that the air conditioning compressor is correctly ?run in? aft Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2014-11-21 | 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Confirmation of updates to the Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC) sections of the Technical Service Notes concerning the necessary procedures required to ensure that that the air conditioning compressor is correctly ?run in? aft 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") |
| 2013-11-27 | 100000 POWER TRAIN
To confirm the compatibility of service level instrument packs available for all Federal Elise and Exige variants from ?08MY to present date by model year and powertrain as well as a special care point to be taken whilst fitting an Aftersal Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2013-11-27 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
To confirm the compatibility of service level instrument packs available for all Federal Elise and Exige variants from ?08MY to present date by model year and powertrain as well as a special care point to be taken whilst fitting an Aftersal Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2013-11-27 | 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
To confirm the compatibility of service level instrument packs available for all Federal Elise and Exige variants from ?08MY to present date by model year and powertrain as well as a special care point to be taken whilst fitting an Aftersal 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") |
| 2008-04-08 | 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2009-05-29 | 354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
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. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2009-05-29 | 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
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. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2009-05-29 | 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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. 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") |
| 2008-04-08 | 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
LOTUS: REVISED CLIP TO SECURE DOOR LATCH RELEASE ROD. TO IMPROVE SECURITY OF CONTROL ROD TO INTERIOR RELEASE HANDLE. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2008-04-08 | 171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
LOTUS: REVISED CLIP TO SECURE DOOR LATCH RELEASE ROD. TO IMPROVE SECURITY OF CONTROL ROD TO INTERIOR RELEASE HANDLE. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2008-04-08 | 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2008-04-08 | 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2011-01-04 | 062300 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
LOTUS CARS: THE PROCEDURE TO RETROFIT AN OIL COOLER TRANSFER HOSE IN MODELS ELISE/EXIGE. *RM Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2013-11-27 | 117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
LOTUS: INFORMATION PROVIDED FOR CLARIFICATION OF INSTRUMENT PACK (IP) COMPATIBILITY, FOR SOME VEHICLES, BY PART NUMBERS, PRESENT DATE BY MODEL YEAR AND POWERTRAIN, SO INSTRUMENT DISPLAY AND FUNCTIONALITY OF REPLACEMENT UNIT CAN BE ADAPTED Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
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