ROLLS-ROYCE MOTORS, INC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1997-10-21.
Recall campaignNHTSA 97V182000
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables
Component
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables
Manufacturer
ROLLS-ROYCE MOTORS, INC.
Vehicles affected
211
Reported to NHTSA
1997-10-21
Owners notified
1997-10-31
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE MAIN BATTERY CABLE CAN CONTACT A BODY PANEL LOCATED IN THE TRUNK, RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE CABLE INSULATION.
Safety risk
IF THE BODY PANEL COMES IN CONTACT WITH THE CABLE WIRE, A SHORT CIRCUIT, LOSS OF ELECTRICAL SUPPLY, OR FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPOSITION THE CABLE AND REPLACE ANY DAMAGED CABLES.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER 1997.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT ROLLS-ROYCE AT 1-201-967-9100.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMININISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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.