Vehicle recall R/2002/066

Lotus Elise recall: Front brake caliper bolts concern

DVSA recall R/2002/066 names the Lotus Elise. It was launched 5 August 2002. It covers vehicles built 1 July 2001 to 31 August 2001.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2002/066
Launched: 5 August 2002
Issued by: LOTUS
Manufacturer reference: 2002/1R
Vehicles: 94 across the lines below

What can go wrong

There is a slight chance that one or more of the tapped holes for the four bolts securing the two halves of the brake caliper body together has not been threaded through the full depth of the hole. The structural integrity of any such caliper may be compromised with the risk of fatigue failure of the caliper occurring after an extended period.

The fix

Check the caliper tapped holes. If any incomplete threading is found the brake caliper is to be replaced.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Lotus Elise	1 July 2001 to 31 August 2001	94

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Other recalls for these models

R/2001/063 Steering rack may be susceptible to premature wear and possible tooth damage. 16 June 2001, Lotus Elise
R/2001/014 Fuel may leak when filling and cornering 9 February 2001, Lotus Elise
R/1999/074 Possibility of fuel leakage 4 September 1999, Lotus Elise
R/2005/186 Gear lever may break 8 February 2006, Lotus Elise
R/1998/050 Rear suspension toe link bolt may become loose 17 June 1998, Lotus Elise
R/2009/057 Wheel hub may become insecure 1 June 2009, Lotus Elise

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

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