2005 Lotus Elise Recall: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS…
NHTSA campaign 05V571000 · Power Train · filed Dec 29, 2005 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS, THE GEAR LEVER MAY BREAK.
The risk
THIS COULD RESULT IN THE INABILITY TO CHANGE GEARS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE GEAR LEVERS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 10, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LOTUS CARS USA AT 1-800-245-6887.
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.
Affected vehicles
Related recalls
More Lotus Elise recalls
- 2008–2011 Lotus Elise and 2 other models — Oil cooler hose may detach from its fitting
- 2007–2008 Lotus Elise and 1 other model — Oil cooler line may become detached from its fitting
- 2011 Lotus Elise — Exterior Lighting
- 2005–2007 Lotus Elise and 2 other models — Engine and Engine Cooling
- 2009 Lotus Elise and 1 other model — Wheels
Other campaigns involving Lotus vehicles
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 05V571000 (manufacturer number 2006 / 1R). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.