Lotus Exige Recall R/2002/094: Brake Pipe Chafing, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 22 Jul 2002
- Launched
- 468
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2002/094
- DVSA reference
Lotus recalled Exige vehicles built between 1 July 2000 and 31 January 2002. Brake pipe routed along by battery on right hand drive models with air conditioning may rub into battery causing an acid spill. The dealer will renew brake pipe and/or battery if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Brake pipe routed along by battery on right hand drive models with air conditioning may rub into battery causing an acid spill. This could result in damage to the brake pipe and a loss of braking efficiency.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BRAKE PIPE CHAFING Defect: Brake pipe routed along by battery on right hand drive models with air conditioning may rub into battery causing an acid spill. This could result in damage to the brake pipe and a loss of braking efficiency. Remedy: Examine the brake pipe and battery casing for damage and reposition brake pipe. Renew brake pipe and/or battery if necessary.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause an acid spill.
The Fix
The dealer will renew brake pipe and/or battery if necessary.
Are You Affected?
Exige built between 1 July 2000 and 31 January 2002 may be included. Lotus estimates 468 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Lotus, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Lotus.
- Book with any franchised Lotus dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/2002/094. See how to get a Lotus recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 211, Elise, Evora, ExigeRisk of fire | Urgent | R/2014/066 | |
| Elise, ExigeGear lever may break | Low | R/2005/186 | |
| 340R, ExigeEngine management | Urgent | R/2002/074 | |
| Elise, ExigeFuel may leak when filling and cornering | Urgent | R/2001/014 | |
| EliseReduction of braking efficiency | Urgent | R/2016/223 |
This is one of 17 Lotus recalls in DVSA’s data. The Lotus recall launched before it was R/2002/074 on 22 Jul 2002, for engine management. The one launched after it was R/2002/066 on 5 Aug 2002, for front brake caliper bolts concern. You can also see every Lotus recall, all recalls launched in 2002 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2002/094, launched 22 July 2002. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.