The ruptured pipe can result in oil loss and engine damage, and oil sprayed onto hot engine components may result in a fire.
The ruptured pipe can result in oil loss and engine damage, and oil sprayed onto hot engine components may result in a fire.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1252802-lotus-evora-2011-recall-engine-and-engine-cooling · Recall date January 10, 2012 · Official notice: NHTSA #12V477000
“LOTUS EVORA (2011) recall — Engine And Engine Cooling.” GovInfoNow, recall dated January 10, 2012. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1252802-lotus-evora-2011-recall-engine-and-engine-cooling. Based on NHTSA recall 12V477000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=12V477000).
Lotus will notify owners, and dealers will replace the oil feed pipe free of charge. The safety recall began on December 10, 2012. Owners may contact Lotus at 1-800-245-6887.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Lotus Cars USA, Inc. to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 12V477000 — Lotus Cars USA, Inc. LOTUS EVORA (2011) recall — Engine And Engine Cooling Hello, I own a LOTUS EVORA (2011) recall — Engine And Engine Cooling that is covered by recall 12V477000 from Lotus Cars USA, Inc.. The official recall notice states: Lotus will notify owners, and dealers will replace the oil feed pipe free of charge. The safety recall began on December 10, 2012. Owners may contact Lotus at 1-800-245-6887. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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