2011 LOTUS ELISE Recalls (2)

Campaign:
11V541000 on 11/09/2011
Component:
Exterior lighting:turn signal:flasher unit
Manufactured:
05/31/2010 - 02/27/2011
Affected:
78
Defect:
Lotus is recalling certain model year 2011 elise vehicles manufactured from june 2010, through february 2011, for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these vehicles were fitted with turn signal modules which were not compatible with the revised front headlight configuration which includes the integral front led turn signal units. the incompatible module may, under certain conditions cause all the led turn signal lamps to flash at an erratic frequency when the hazard warning switch is depressed. in addition, in the event that either a front or rear turn signal lamp fails to illuminate or does not flash at the correct frequency when operated, the remaining functioning signal lamps on that vehicles side as well as the instrument turn tell tale lamp will not flash at an increased rate as intended.
Consequence:
The driver will not be visually alerted to the fact that one or more of the vehicles turn signal lamps is not operating correctly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Lotus will notify owners, and dealers will replace the turn signal module 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:
14V280000 on 05/26/2014
Component:
Engine and engine cooling:engine
Manufactured:
10/31/2007 - 07/29/2011
Affected:
860
Defect:
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.
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.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2011 LOTUS ELISE TSBs (17)

Bulletin:
SB-2011-23
Component:
126000 exterior lighting:turn signal
Summary:
Lotus: incompatible turn signal modules were fitted to the front revised headlight configuration that includes integral front led turn signal units. *pe
Bulletin:
SB-2013-04
Component:
046000 service brakes, air:antilock
Summary:
Lotus: due to fault code c0460 (pressure sensor failure) tail lamp of abs (antilock braking system) will illuminate and a potential cause is brake light switch plunger incorrectly set. model elixe, exige, evora. no model years.
Bulletin:
SB-2013-15
Component:
185000 vehicle speed control:cruise control
Summary:
Lotus: potential causes of deactivation of cruise control, without driver's intervention: brake pedal is depressed, clutch pedal is depressed, or cruise control on;off/cancel button is pressed. model. evora, elise, exige. no model years.
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:
SB-2013-18
Component:
117000 digital instrument panel
Summary:
Lotus: information provided for clarification of instrument pack (ip) compatibility, for some vehicles, by part numbers, present date by model year and powertrain, so instrument display and functionality of replacement unit can be adapted
Bulletin:
SB-2015-03
Component:
036400 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:abs warning light
Summary:
Lotus: some vehicles, under warranty, have illumination of the anti[lock braking system (abs) accompanied by generation of diagnostic code c0340, even though some brake light switches exhibited sticking plungers. model elise/evora, exige
Bulletin:
2012/17
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
The latest update for techcentre v4.16.00 has a feature to prevent unauthorised variant code alteration.
Bulletin:
2012-17
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
The latest update for techcentre v4.16.00 has a feature to prevent unauthorised variant code alteration.
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:
2013-18
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
To confirm the compatibility of service level instrument packs available for all federal elise and exige variants from ?08my to present date by model year and powertrain as well as a special care point to be taken whilst fitting an aftersal
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:
2014-03
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Installation of new software into ?11my elise/exige i.p. (instrument pack) and any aftersales service replacements fitted to '08 - '10my vehicles as required. reports of intermittently inoperative instrument packs have been bought to the a
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:
2015-03
Component:
120000 exterior lighting
Summary:
Application of silicone grease to brake light switch plunger to improve durability. several instances of brake light switch renewal under warranty have been reported due to the illumination of the abs (anti-lock braking system) tell tail l
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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