Make : ROLLS ROYCE | Model : SILVER SPIRIT | Year : 1998 |
Build Dates : 19930501 - 19970630 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 97V122000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19970813 | Date Received by ODI: 19970804 | Date Added to Database: 19970807 |
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: 1621 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION CAN LEAD TO A BRAKE HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAK AND REDUCED BRAKING PERFORMANCE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPOSITION THE PIPES TO PREVENT CONTACT BETWEEN THE PIPES AND BOLTS, AND ANY DAMAGED PIPES WILL BE REPLACED. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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