2005 Lotus Elise defect investigations

Investigations by NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation that name the 2005 Lotus Elise. An investigation is how complaints can become a recall: complaints → investigation → (sometimes) TSB → recall.

• Engine Oil Cooler Line Detachment
  Preliminary Evaluation PE11022 · opened Jul 18, 2011 · closed Nov 3, 2011 · led to recall 13V041000

  On October 14, 2011, Lotus Cars USA Inc. notified the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) that it will conduct a safety recall (11V-510) to address concerns with engine oil cooler lines detaching from its crimped fitting on MY 2005-2006 Lotus Elise vehicles.In its 573 report to ODI, Lotus indicated that they have ide…