NHTSA Recall # | 1110 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 02V187000 |
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Manufacturer | ROLLS-ROYCE MOTORS, INC. |
Supplier | ROLLS-ROYCE |
Brand | ROLLS-ROYCE |
Model | SILVER SERAPH |
Model Year | 1999 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONEN |
Date of notification | 19/07/03 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/01/98 |
End date of manufacturing | 31/05/02 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 15/07/02 |
Report created | 23/07/02 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 2085 |
Defect summary | On certain passenger vehicles and limousines, the low pressure brake fluid feed pipe between the master cylinder and remote reservoir has the potential to trap or retain air. |
Consequence summary | This air could enter the master cylinder causing excessive pedal travel and partial failure of the primary circuit, increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Dealers will replace both hoses and brake fluid reservoir. Owner notification began july 19, 2002. 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 1-800-777-6923. |
Recall notes | Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). |