Suspension: rear: shock absorber
- Component
- Suspension: rear: shock absorber
- Manufacturer
- ROLLS-ROYCE MOTORS, INC.
- Vehicles affected
- 32
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2006-08-31
- Owners notified
- 2006-09-14
Defect description
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE LOWER RUBBER MOUNT OF THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED TO SPECIFICATIONS AND MAY NOT ADHERE CORRECTLY TO ITS HOUSING WITHIN THE SHOCK ABSORBER.
Safety risk
THE BUSHING COULD LOOSEN AND OVER TIME COULD SEPARATE FROM ITS HOUSING. THE DRIVER WILL EXPERIENCE IMPAIRED VEHICLE HANDLING AND CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ROLLS-ROYCE AT 1-877-877-3735.