Safety Recall NHTSA · 13V314000 Reported July 16, 2013

Possible oil hose rupture

Lotus Cars Usa, Inc. · Engine And Engine Cooling · 80 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
13V314000
Manufacturer Campaign
2013/03R
Manufacturer
Lotus Cars Usa, Inc.
Component
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicles Affected
80
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
July 16, 2013
Completion Rate
80.00

Defect Summary

Lotus cars usa, inc. Is recalling certain model year 2011 evora supercharged vehicles equipped with a manual transmission and manufactured september 2010 through september 2011. The engine oil cooler hose may chafe and rupture resulting in oil loss.

Safety Consequence

Engine oil may be ejected onto the road or rear wheels which could cause a reduction in vehicle control and potential engine failure, increasing the risk of a crash. engine oil sprayed onto a heat source may also lead to a vehicle fire.

Corrective Action

Lotus will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. the recall began on december 11, 2013. owners may contact lotus at 1-770-476-6564. lotus' campaign number is 2013/03r.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Lotus Cars Usa, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 13V314000 or campaign 2013/03R.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 13V314000

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

What is recall 13V314000?

NHTSA recall 13V314000 was issued by Lotus Cars Usa, Inc. on July 16, 2013. It addresses: Possible oil hose rupture. The recall affects approximately 80 vehicles, with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Lotus Cars Usa, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13V314000 or the manufacturer campaign number 2013/03R. 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.