NHTSA Recall # | 48140 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 77V089000 |
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Manufacturer | ROLLS-ROYCE MOTORS, INC. |
Supplier | ROLLS-ROYCE |
Brand | ROLLS-ROYCE |
Model | CORNICHE |
Model Year | 1977 |
Component | STEERING:RACK AND PINION |
Date of notification | 06/09/77 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 02/07/24 |
End date of manufacturing | 02/07/24 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 14/06/77 |
Report created | 12/10/79 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 328 |
Defect summary | During vehicle assembly the following may not have been sufficiently tightened: the four setscrews securing the steering rack mounting frame to the sub-frame; four nuts and bolts securing engine front mount cross-members to the sub-frame; two setscrews securing the inner ball joint bracket to the steering rack; and three countersunk setscrews securing the steering wheel to its hub. |
Consequence summary | |
Corrective action | The dealer will tighten bolts and screws to the proper specifications, at no cost to owner. |
Recall notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: steering; connections, setscrews. Consequences of defect: should any of these bolts or setscrews become loose ordetached, impaired steering or complete loss of steering control could occur. This could lead to a vehicle accident. Note: in the early stages, this defect may be detected by a knock or rattleemanating from the front of the car or steering mechanism. |