Safety Recall NHTSA · 13V041000 Reported February 5, 2013

Oil cooler line detachment

Q: What is recall 13V041000?

NHTSA recall 13V041000 was issued by Lotus Cars Usa, Inc. on February 5, 2013. It addresses: Oil cooler line detachment. The recall affects approximately 451 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Lotus Cars Usa, Inc. · N/A · 451 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

13V041000

Manufacturer Campaign

2013/01R

Manufacturer

Lotus Cars Usa, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

451

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

February 5, 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.

Safety Consequence

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 Action

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Lotus Cars Usa, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 13V041000 or campaign 2013/01R.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

Similar Recalls

Other recalls from Lotus Cars Usa, Inc. or involving N/A.

Recall 26V290000

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)

Power transfer unit may fail and cause a loss of drive power

N/A · 61,711 affected · May 7, 2026

Recall 73V092000

Harley-davidson Motor Company

Brakes:mechanical service:other

N/A · 2,607 affected · Apr 30, 1973

Recall 73V094000

Harley-davidson Motor Company

Suspension

N/A · 11,705 affected · Apr 30, 1973

Recall 26T011000

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company

Tire tread may separate

N/A · 69 affected · Apr 18, 2026

Recall 26E021000

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)

Engine failure may cause fire or loss of drive power

N/A · 2,689 affected · Apr 16, 2026

FAQ: Recall 13V041000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 13V041000?

NHTSA recall 13V041000 was issued by Lotus Cars Usa, Inc. on February 5, 2013. It addresses: Oil cooler line detachment. The recall affects approximately 451 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Lotus Cars Usa, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13V041000 or the manufacturer campaign number 2013/01R. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.