CarRecallWatch- Component
- STRUCTURE
- Problem
- Lotus Cars USA, Inc. (Lotus) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Evora vehicles. The toe board in the passenger footwell lacks stiffness, allowing the knee of an unbelted occupant to contact the rigid structure of the vehicle, in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, if the occupant's knee contacts the rigid structure, there may be an increased risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Lotus will notify owners, and dealers will replace the toe board with a new design to provide the appropriate stiffness, free of charge. The recall began May 27, 2019. Owners may contact Lotus customer service at 1-800-245-6887. Lotus' number for this recall is 2019/01R.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
The toe board in the passenger footwell of certain 2017 and 2018 Lotus Evora vehicles lacks the stiffness required by federal occupant crash protection standards. In a crash, the knee of an unbelted passenger could contact the rigid structure of the vehicle, which may increase the risk of injury.
Lotus will notify affected owners. Authorized dealers will replace the toe board with a new design that provides the proper stiffness. The repair is free of charge.
Owners can contact Lotus customer service at 1-800-245-6887 and reference recall number 2019/01R. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Lotus Evora | 20172018 |
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