| Make : BENTLEY | Model : CONTINENTAL | Year : 1995 |
| Build Dates : 19940501 - 19950201 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 95V070000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19950327 | Date Received by ODI: 19950403 | Date Added to Database: 19950414 |
| 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 | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 92 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE LOWER STEERING COLUMN LINKAGE HEAT SHIELD CAN COME IN CONTACT WITH A BRAKE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM PIPE MOUNTED TO THE ENGINE ASSEMBLY, EVENTUALLY RESULTING IN A HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAK. |
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Consequence:
IF A HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAK OCCURS, WARNING LIGHTS INDICATING LOSS OF FLUID AND LOSS OF SYSTEM PRESSURE WILL BECOME ILLUMINATED. FRONT BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS WILL BE LOST, ALTHOUGH REAR BRAKING WOULD REMAIN UNAFFECTED. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPOSITION THE AFFECTED HYDRAULIC PIPE AND REPLACE ANY DAMAGED PIPE. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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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