Front: wheel bearingRecall 67V-042 · Rolls-Royce vehicles

ROLLS-ROYCE MOTORS, INC. recall 67V-042 covers 299 Rolls-Royce vehicles for a front: wheel bearing problem, reported to NHTSA on April 25, 1967.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected2992 models
ReportedApr 25, 1967Owners notified Apr 18, 1969
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 67V042000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

What to do

The fix

The remedy has not been described yet.

POSSIBILITY THAT BEARING PINS USED IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION WERE INCORRECTLY HEATED BEFORE FORGING, IN SUCH A WAY AS TO SERIOUSLY AFFECT THE STRUCTURE OF THE METAL IN THE PINS AND TO MAKE THEM SUBJECT TO FAILURE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.IF ONE OF THESE PINS SHOULD BREAK WHILE THE CAR IS UNDERWAY, STEERING CONTROL COULD BE DANGEROUSLY AFFECTED.(REPLACE THE SUBJECT PINS.)

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2 models

Vehicles in this recall

Rolls-Royce BentleyModel years not listed
Rolls-Royce Silver ShadowModel years not listed