Lotus Evora (2018): Steering
Recall 18V781000 · Nov 6, 2018 · Lotus Cars Limited
36
vehicles affected
36
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V781000
- Date
- Nov 6, 2018
- Maker
- Lotus Cars Limited
- Units affected
- 36
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering
- Model years
- 2018
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Lotus Cars Limited (Lotus) is recalling certain 2018 Lotus Evora vehicles. Due to an assembly error, in the event of a frontal collision, the steering column may not properly collapse to absorb some of the impact energy.
What can happen
If the steering column does not collapse as intended in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Lotus will notify owners, and dealers will correct the steering column assembly, free of charge. The recall began December 4, 2018. Owners may contact Lotus customer service at 1-800-245-6887. Lotus' number for this recall is 2018/01R.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V781000?
1 model: Lotus Evora (2018), about 36 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V781000?
Lotus will notify owners, and dealers will correct the steering column assembly, free of charge. The recall began December 4, 2018. Owners may contact Lotus customer service at 1-800-245-6887. Lotus' number for this recall is 2018/01R.
What can happen?
If the steering column does not collapse as intended in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.