3 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
Posted on: 1995-12-06
Description
An incompatibility can exist between the mineral oil supplied by castrol and the hydraulic brake system of these vehicles.
Consequence
The brake pedal feel can vary, especially following a prolonged period of inactivity and higher pedal pressure may be required. This condition can cause a loss of braking capability and increase the potential for a vehicle accident.
Corrective Action
Dealers will drain the hydraulic system and refill the system with new mineral oil. The affected spare bottles will also be replaced.
Notes
System: brakes; fluid; hydraulic.vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with an integrated hydraulic braking and load leveling system which functions by the means of pressurized mineral oil supplied by castrol (u.k.) ltd. Each vehicle is also equipped with a trunk-mounted spare bottle of the same mineral oil.note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealership on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact rolls-royce at 1-201-967-9100. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
DEFECT #2 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Posted on: 1997-08-07
Description
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The bolts attaching the lower steering column to the intermediate steering coupling can contact the brake hydraulic system pipes located in the engine compartment.
Consequence
This condition can lead to a brake hydraulic fluid leak and reduced braking performance.
Corrective Action
Dealers will reposition the pipes to prevent contact between the pipes and bolts, and any damaged pipes will be replaced.
Notes
Owner notification is expected to begin during august 1997. 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 1-800-825-9360.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
DEFECT #3 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Posted on: 1995-09-01
Description
An incorrectly positioned wire within the electrically operated gearbox actuator can chafe against the cover causing the transmission selector fuse to blow.
Consequence
If the fuse blows, the driver cannot change gears or place the vehicle in park. This condition can disable the vehicle transmission, increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Corrective Action
Dealers will reposition the affected wire to prevent contact with the gearbox actuator cover.
Notes
System: power train; transmission; automatic.vehicle description: sedan and limousines.note: 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 1-201-967-9100. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.