NHTSA Recall # | 15848 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 97V122000 |
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Manufacturer | ROLLS-ROYCE MOTORS, INC. |
Supplier | ROLLS-ROYCE |
Brand | ROLLS-ROYCE |
Model | SILVER SPUR |
Model Year | 1997 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONEN |
Date of notification | 13/08/97 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/05/93 |
End date of manufacturing | 30/06/97 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 04/08/97 |
Report created | 07/08/97 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 1621 |
Defect summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The bolts attaching the lower steering column to the intermediate steering coupling can contact the brake hydraulic system pipes located in the engine compartment. |
Consequence summary | This condition can lead to a brake hydraulic fluid leak and reduced braking performance. |
Corrective action | Dealers will reposition the pipes to prevent contact between the pipes and bolts, and any damaged pipes will be replaced. |
Recall notes | Owner notification is expected to begin during august 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 1-800-825-9360. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. |