Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 89V045000

Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch

ROLLS-ROYCE MOTORS, INC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1989-03-27.

Recall campaignNHTSA 89V045000

Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch

Component
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch
Manufacturer
ROLLS-ROYCE MOTORS, INC.
Vehicles affected
3,846
Reported to NHTSA
1989-03-27
Owners notified
1989-04-03

Defect description

UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS, MICRO SWITCH CONNECTED TO BRAKE PEDAL MAY FAIL CAUSING THE BRAKE LIGHT NOT TO PROVIDE CORRECT BRAKING SIGNALS.

Safety risk

LAMPS WOULD EITHER REMAIN CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATED ORFAIL TO ILLUMINATE AND FAILING TO WARN OTHER DRIVERS THAT THE VEHICLE WASSTOPPING, WHICH COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

INSTALL AN IMPROVED STOP LAMP SWITCH AND MODIFY WIRING, AS APPROPRIATE.

Notes

SYSTEM: STOP LAMP SWITCH.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

Scope of coverage

8 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
Bentley Bentley1989 1988 1987 1986
Rolls-Royce Rolls Royce1989 1988 1987 1986

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.