Incorrect federal certification label
Defect Summary
Lotus cars is recalling certain model year 2013 evora vehicles manufactured september 2012 through november 2012. these vehicles have been granted a temporary exemption from the requirement to conform to the latest passenger side advanced air bag requirements covered by federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection," but the affected vehicles do not a contain temporary exemption label in accordance with 49 cfr 555.9. additionally, the affected vehicles have the incorrect date of manufacture on the federal certification label.
Safety Consequence
An incorrect certification label may prevent the owner from determining recall applicability, potentially increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action
Lotus cars will notify the owners instructing them to take their vehicle to a lotus dealer. the federal compliance label will be replaced and an exemption label will be applied, free of charge. the recall began on may 28, 2013. owners may contact lotus at 1-770-476-6564. lotus cars' recall number is 2013/02r.
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FAQ: Recall 13V216000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 13V216000?
NHTSA recall 13V216000 was issued by Lotus Cars Usa, Inc. on May 21, 2013. It addresses: Incorrect federal certification label. The recall affects approximately 28 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Lotus Cars Usa, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13V216000 or the manufacturer campaign number 2013/02R. 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.