The risk
The plastic spacers between the engine fuel rail and cylinder head may expand and contract. Consequently, the cylinder head's securing bolts might suffer excessive fatigue, leading to fuel leak, increasing the risk of accident and fire.
Product: Passenger car under Lotus recall code: 2019/02R.
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Measures taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: 03/12/2019
Models on CarsLore
The alert names these models; open one for its complaints, recalls in other countries and inspection results.
Other fire, injuries alerts in 2020
28 of the 482 motor vehicle alerts published in 2020 concerned the same risk.
| A12/01725/20 4 Dec 2020 | Mercedes-Benz GLB |
| A12/01336/20 9 Oct 2020 | Mercedes-Benz C-Class, CLS, E-Class, GLC, S-Class |
| A12/01341/20 9 Oct 2020 | Renault Master |
| A12/01195/20 4 Sept 2020 | Ford Puma MHEV |
| A12/01170/20 28 Aug 2020 | Renault Megane, Scenic, Talisman |
| A12/01157/20 21 Aug 2020 | Porsche 911 Carrera 4S |
| A12/01141/20 14 Aug 2020 | Mazda CX-30 |
| A12/01065/20 24 Jul 2020 | Scania Irizar, Citywide LF, Touring HD |
Who notified alerts in 2020
| Notifying country | Alerts |
|---|---|
| Germany | 310 |
| United Kingdom | 63 |
| Portugal | 43 |
| Belgium | 20 |
| France | 16 |
| Italy | 8 |
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0 · all alerts of 2020
More Lotus alerts
7 EU Safety Gate alerts for Lotus since 2012; the most were issued in 2012 (1).
| Emira Injuries | Jul 2023 |
| Evora Injuries | Nov 2018 |
| Elise Injuries | Oct 2016 |
| Elise, Exige, 211 and Evora S Fire, Injuries | Jun 2014 |
| Evora S Fire, Injuries | Aug 2013 |
| A12/1637/12 Fire | Nov 2012 |