Vehicle speed controlRecall 89V-073 · 1989 Bentley Turbo R
ROLLS-ROYCE MOTORS, INC. recall 89V-073 covers 187 1989 Bentley Turbo R for a vehicle speed control problem, reported to NHTSA on May 8, 1989.
Source: NHTSA recall 89V073000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THERE MAY BE INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE BETWEEN A CLAMP ON A VACUUM HOSE AND THE THROTTLE LINKAGE.
The risk
ON RAPID APPLICATION OF FULL THROTTLE, LINKAGE COULD BINDAGAINST A CLAMP AND RESULT IN LOSS OF ACCELERATOR CONTROL, WHICH COULD CAUSE ANACCIDENT.
The fix
REROUTE VACUUM HOSE AND SHORTEN VACUUM PIPE.
SYSTEM: THROTTLE LINKAGE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TURBO R SEDAN.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 1, 1988 to April 1, 1989. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.