Recall
Lotus Elise — 05V571000
NHTSA ID
05V571000
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Years Affected
2005
Recall Date
2005-12-29
Component
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Units Affected
1,740
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
2006 / 1R
Summary
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS, THE GEAR LEVER MAY BREAK.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN THE INABILITY TO CHANGE GEARS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE GEAR LEVERS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 10, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LOTUS CARS USA AT 1-800-245-6887.