| Make : ROLLS ROYCE | Model : SILVER SPIRIT II | Year : 1990 |
| Build Dates : 19880801 - 19900301 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 90V073000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19900412 | Date Received by ODI: 19900412 | Date Added to Database: 19900413 |
| 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: 1785 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THERE IS INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE CALIPER HYDRAULIC LINE AND THE ENGINE OIL COOLER LINE. IF THE LINES COME IN CONTACT WITH EACH OTHER, THE CHAFING MAY DAMAGE THE BRAKE LINE AND CAUSE A FLUID LEAK. |
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Consequence:
HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAK COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF BRAKES WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
ADD A PROTECTIVE SHIELD TO PREVENT CONTACT AND REPLACE ANY DAMAGED HYDRAULIC PIPE. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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