Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 80V-066 · Rolls-Royce vehicles

ROLLS-ROYCE MOTORS, INC. recall 80V-066 covers 6,030 Rolls-Royce vehicles for a foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on May 30, 1980.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected6,0305 models

ReportedMay 30, 1980Owners notified May 23, 1980

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 80V066000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

HEAT GENERATED BY CATALYTIC CONVERTERS MAY CAUSE DETERIORATION OF HYDRAULIC BRAKE HOSES ON CERTAIN VEHICLES. BRAKE HOSE MAY FAIL, RESULTING IN LOSS OF HYDRAULIC FLUID FROM THE DUAL HYDRAULIC SYSTEM.

What to do

The fix

DEALER WILL REPLACE HYDRAULIC BRAKE HOSES AND INSTALL A HEAT SHIELD TO PROTECT THEM, WITHOUT CHARGE.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; HYDRAULIC BRAKE HOSES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF HYDRAULIC FLUID WOULD CAUSE A DEGRADATION OFBRAKING EFFECTIVENESS WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.NOTE: VEHICLE OPERATOR MAY BE WARNED OF IMPENDING BRAKE FAILURE BY ILLUMINATIONOF THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS.

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

5 models

Vehicles in this recall

Rolls-Royce Camargue1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980

Rolls-Royce Corniche1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980

Rolls-Royce Saloon1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980

Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980

Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980

Built from August 1, 1974 to May 1, 1980. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.