Recall campaign · NHTSA 90V073000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

ROLLS-ROYCE MOTORS, INC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1990-04-12.

Recall campaignNHTSA 90V073000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Component: Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer: ROLLS-ROYCE MOTORS, INC.
Vehicles affected: 1,785
Reported to NHTSA: 1990-04-12
Owners notified: 1990-04-12

Defect description

THERE IS INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE CALIPER HYDRAULIC LINE AND THE ENGINE OIL COOLER LINE. IF THE LINES COME IN CONTACT WITH EACH OTHER, THE CHAFING MAY DAMAGE THE BRAKE LINE AND CAUSE A FLUID LEAK.

Safety risk

HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAK COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF BRAKES WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

ADD A PROTECTIVE SHIELD TO PREVENT CONTACT AND REPLACE ANY DAMAGED HYDRAULIC PIPE.

Notes

SYSTEM: HYDRAULIC SYSTEM PIPE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

Scope of coverage

14 model years across 7 models.

Model	Years on record
BENTLEY Eight	1990 1989
BENTLEY Mulsanne S	1990 1989
BENTLEY Turbo R	1990 1989
ROLLS-ROYCE Silver Spirit	1990 1989
ROLLS-ROYCE Silver Spirit II	1990 1989
ROLLS-ROYCE Silver Spur	1990 1989
ROLLS-ROYCE Silver Spur II	1990 1989

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.