NHTSA Recall # | 65534 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 80V066000 |
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Manufacturer | ROLLS-ROYCE MOTORS, INC. |
Supplier | ROLLS-ROYCE |
Brand | ROLLS-ROYCE |
Model | CORNICHE |
Model Year | 1977 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONEN |
Date of notification | 23/05/80 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/08/74 |
End date of manufacturing | 01/05/80 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 30/05/80 |
Report created | 18/07/80 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 6030 |
Defect summary | Heat generated by catalytic converters may cause deterioration of hydraulic brake hoses on certain vehicles. Brake hose may fail, resulting in loss of hydraulic fluid from the dual hydraulic system. |
Consequence summary | |
Corrective action | Dealer will replace hydraulic brake hoses and install a heat shield to protect them, without charge. |
Recall notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: service brakes; hydraulic brake hoses. Consequences of defect: loss of hydraulic fluid would cause a degradation ofbraking effectiveness with the potential for a vehicle accident. Note: vehicle operator may be warned of impending brake failure by illuminationof the brake warning lights. |