The 2008 Lotus Elise has 3 recalls, the most serious being rear hub bolts that may not have been fully tightened at the factory, which can cause a wheel to become loose and result in loss of vehicle control.
Two recalls address the same engine oil cooler line issue: the line can detach from its fitting or fail outright, spraying oil onto the tires or brakes and reducing grip, spilling oil onto the road surface where it can catch other drivers off guard, or contacting hot engine and exhaust components and starting a fire.
At a glance
What can fail
Engine oil cooler lines may fail and leak. Leaking oil could contact hot engine parts and cause a fire, spray onto tires or brakes affecting stability, or spill on the road creating a hazard.
What the fix does
Dealers will repair or replace the engine oil cooler lines.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The oil cooler hose may detach from its fitting, potentially causing oil leakage.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the oil cooler hose fittings and the entire lateral oil cooler hose at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The bolts that attach the rear wheels to the suspension may not be tight enough. Loose rear wheels could cause loss of control and crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will check and adjust the tightness of the rear hub bolts to proper specifications.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
