2005 LOTUS ELISE Recalls (3)

Campaign:
05V571000 on 12/28/2005
Component:
Power train:manual transmission
Manufactured:
04/07/2004 - 02/02/2005
Affected:
1,740
Defect:
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 6-speed manual transmissions, the gear lever may break.
Consequence:
This could result in the inability to change gears, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the gear levers. the recall began on february 10, 2006. owners may contact lotus cars usa at 1-800-245-6887.
Notes:
Lotus recall no. 2006 / 1r.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Campaign:
11V510000 on 10/24/2011
Component:
Engine and engine cooling
Manufactured:
05/31/2004 - 11/29/2006
Affected:
5,041
Defect:
Lotus is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 elise and exige vehicles manufactured from june 1, 2004, through november 30, 2006. the oil cooler line may become detached from its fitting.
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.
Correction:
Lotus will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles as necessary free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or before december 19, 2011. owners may contact lotus at 1-800-245-6887.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Campaign:
11V510000 on 10/24/2011
Component:
Engine and engine cooling:cooling system:hose
Manufactured:
05/31/2004 - 11/29/2006
Affected:
5,041
Defect:
Lotus is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 elise and exige vehicles manufactured from june 1, 2004, through november 30, 2006. the oil cooler line may become detached from its fitting.
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.
Correction:
Lotus will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles as necessary free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or before december 19, 2011. owners may contact lotus at 1-800-245-6887.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

2005 LOTUS ELISE TSBs (8)

Bulletin:
200607
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Updated ecu programmes and service schedules. *ak
Bulletin:
SB-2013-17
Component:
033210 service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:hydraulic:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Summary:
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
Bulletin:
2013-17
Component:
033210 service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:hydraulic:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Summary:
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
Bulletin:
2014-02
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
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
Bulletin:
2014-05
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
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
Bulletin:
2014-08
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
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.
Bulletin:
2015-08
Component:
171100 latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Summary:
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
Bulletin:
2016-06
Component:
031000 service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages
Summary:
Recommendation of revision to manual brake bleeding procedure on any elise models fitted with a brake servo unit. whilst performing a brake fluid bleeding procedure, it is possible that the brake pedal may not fully return to its released/

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