Följande meddelande kom från Lotus idag. Det verkar som om det mest drabbar Elise S1, men det är nog lika bra för alla att kolla! Ska kolla min bil så fort som möjligt, har dock redan kollat passagerarsidan och där var det inga problem.
Gentlemen/Ladies,
Lotus has recently become aware that some Elise vehicles have suffered cosmetic corrosion of the top surface of the footwell floor panels when floor mats have been fitted. Note that the footwell floors are not part of the primary load bearing structure, and that the integrity of the chassis is not considered to be compromised by this condition.
Our engineers are currently working in conjunction with the chassis manufacturer to identify the causes of this concern and formulate any necessary preventative and remedial measures.
In the meantime, for any car found to be affected, the following cleaning
procedure is advised:
* Remove any footwell floor covering to reveal the alloy surface.
* Wash the footwell floor and underside of the mat using a nylon brush and clean water (do not use soap solutions as these often have a high salt
content).
* Allow the floor and mat to dry thoroughly before refitting the mat.
* Retain the mat using a 25 mm wide strip of double sided tape only along
the rear edge.
* It is important to lift the mat periodically and wipe the floor and mat
underside to ensure the area is kept dry.
No other action should be taken at this time in order to protect against
possible interference with any future recommended treatment.
Further advice will be issued shortly.