A recall notice for Lotus Elise 2ZR Supercharged Models MY2012-202 supplied by Lotus Cars Limited as the plastic spacers fitted between the fuel rail and cylinder head may expand and contract, which can cause a reduction in the clamping force of the bolts securing the fuel rail to the cylinder head resulting in the fuel rail vibrating and loosening.
Lotus Cars Limited - Lotus Elise 2ZR Supercharged Models MY2012-2020
PRA No.
2020/18108
Date published
17 Jan 2020
Campaign number
2019/02R
Product description
Lotus Elise 2ZR Supercharged Models
Model Years 2012-2020
152 affected vehicles
Identifying features
VIN (Vehicle identification number)
See attached VIN list
What are the defects?
The plastic spacers fitted between the fuel rail and cylinder head may expand and contract, which can cause a reduction in the clamping force of the bolts securing the fuel rail to the cylinder head resulting in the fuel rail vibrating and loosening.
What are the hazards?
If the fuel rail loosens this may result in engine failure and fuel may leak onto the engine causing a risk of fire which could result in an accident, serious injury or fatality.
What should consumers do?
Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted. Dealers will make arrangements with the customer for the vehicle to be modified once parts become available.
Dealers can be contacted by visiting https://www.lotuscars.com.au/dealer/auer-lotus-stockach/
For further information, contact Lotus Cars by email at info@simplysportscars.com
Supplier
Traders who sold this product
Autostrada Luxury Cars
Barbagallo Motors Perth
Belcar Automotive Group
Krause Motors
Lotus Brisbane
Motorline (Lotus Cars Queensland)
Simply Sports Cars
Zagame Automotive Group
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Dates available for sale
- 1 July 2011 - 31 December 2019
Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Cities and Regional Development is the responsible regulator for this recall.
