NHTSA Recall # | 80162 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 10V447000 |
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Manufacturer | ROLLS-ROYCE MOTORS, INC. |
Supplier | ROLLS-ROYCE |
Brand | ROLLS-ROYCE |
Model | PHANTOM |
Model Year | 2008 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM |
Date of notification | 19/11/10 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 04/07/24 |
End date of manufacturing | 04/07/24 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 01/10/10 |
Report created | 01/10/10 |
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Estimated number of affected units | 2552 |
Defect summary | Rolls-royce is recalling certain model year 2003-2010 phantom, model year 2007-2010 phantom drophead coupe, and model year 2008-2010 phantom coupe vehicles. A check valve of the brake vacuum pump may leak a small amount of lubricating oil. Over time this could result in contamination of the brake booster. |
Consequence summary | Power assist braking performance could be adversely affected. In extreme cases there could be a complete loss of power assist braking. An unexpected reduction or loss in power braking assist may increase the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Rolls-royce will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on november 19, 2010. Owners may contact rolls-royce at 1-877-877-3735. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www. Safercar. Gov . |