Recall campaign · NHTSA 77V003000

Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)

ROLLS-ROYCE MOTORS, INC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1977-01-06.

Recall campaignNHTSA 77V003000

Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)

Component
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Manufacturer
ROLLS-ROYCE MOTORS, INC.
Vehicles affected
336
Reported to NHTSA
1977-01-06
Owners notified
1976-12-24

Defect description

ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE SECURING NUT WHICH FASTENS THE PENDULUM LEVER TO THE STEERING BOX ROCKING SHAFT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTLY FASTENED. SHOULD THE NUT WORK LOOSE AND COME OFF, THE PENDULUM LEVER MAY BE DETACHED FROM THE ROCKING SHAFT.

Manufacturer remedy

THE DEALER WILL TIGHTEN THE SECURING NUT TO PROPER SPECIFICATIONS ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES.

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: STEERING; STEERING LEVER.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF STEERING COULD RESULT LEADING TO LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
ROLLS-ROYCE Bentley1976
ROLLS-ROYCE Silver Shadow1976

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.