Vehicle speed controlRecall 78V-006 · Rolls-Royce vehicles
ROLLS-ROYCE MOTORS, INC. recall 78V-006 covers 900 Rolls-Royce vehicles for a vehicle speed control problem, reported to NHTSA on January 10, 1978.
Source: NHTSA recall 78V006000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE VEHICLE MAY REMAIN ON AUTOMATIC CRUISE CONTROL EVEN WHEN DRIVER ATTEMPTS TO BRAKE. THIS MALFUNCTION MAY OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
The fix
AS A TEMPORARY SOLUTION, DEALER WILL REMOVE THE SLEEVE BALL CHAIN LINKING THE BELLOWS VACUUM ASSEMBLY TO THE ACCELERATOR THROTTLE LINKAGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; CRUISE CONTROL.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT MAY OCCUR.NOTE: OWNER IS ADVISED NOT TO USE THE CRUISE CONTROL UNTIL THE VEHICLE HAS BEENINSPECTED AND CORRECTED.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.