Make : ROLLS ROYCE | Model : SALOON | Year : 1978 |
Build Dates : 19740801 - 19800501 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 80V066000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19800523 | Date Received by ODI: 19800530 | Date Added to Database: 19800718 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: ROLLS-ROYCE MOTORS, INC. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: ROLLS-ROYCE MOTORS, INC. | ||
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Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 6030 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
HEAT GENERATED BY CATALYTIC CONVERTERS MAY CAUSE DETERIORATION OF HYDRAULIC BRAKE HOSES ON CERTAIN VEHICLES. BRAKE HOSE MAY FAIL, RESULTING IN LOSS OF HYDRAULIC FLUID FROM THE DUAL HYDRAULIC SYSTEM. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL REPLACE HYDRAULIC BRAKE HOSES AND INSTALL A HEAT SHIELD TO PROTECT THEM, WITHOUT CHARGE. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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