NHTSA Recall # | 8993 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 99V139000 |
MFG Compaign # | 73 00 00 B0001 |
Manufacturer | ROLLS-ROYCE MOTORS, INC. |
Supplier | ROLLS-ROYCE |
Brand | ROLLS-ROYCE |
Model | SILVER SERAPH |
Model Year | 1999 |
Component | SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER |
Date of notification | 01/06/99 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 03/07/24 |
End date of manufacturing | 03/07/24 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 04/06/99 |
Report created | 07/06/99 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 639 |
Defect summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The thermostat regulating the temperature of the heated seats was incorrectly positioned during assembly. This incorrect positioning creates the potential that the surface of the heated seat can reach an unacceptably high temperature. |
Consequence summary | In extreme cases, this could cause damage to any object in contact with the seat cushion. |
Corrective action | Dealers will install an additional temperature control with each seat equipped with heating elements. |
Recall notes | Owner notification began june 1, 1999. 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 1-248-340-5000. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). |