Oil cooler line detachment
Defect Summary
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.
Safety Consequence
A detached oil hose 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 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.
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FAQ: Recall 14V280000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 14V280000?
NHTSA recall 14V280000 was issued by Lotus Cars Usa, Inc. on May 27, 2014. It addresses: Oil cooler line detachment. The recall affects approximately 860 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 14V280000 or the manufacturer campaign number 2014/01R, 2014/02R. 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.