Wiring: fuses and circuit breakersRecall 90V-039 · Rolls-Royce vehicles
ROLLS-ROYCE MOTORS, INC. recall 90V-039 covers 364 Rolls-Royce vehicles for a wiring: fuses and circuit breakers problem, reported to NHTSA on February 23, 1990.
Source: NHTSA recall 90V039000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE FUSE IN THE REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER CIRCUIT MAY BLOW DUE TO THE AMPERAGE LOAD EXCEEDING FUSE CAPACITY.
The risk
REAR STOP LAMPS, EXCEPT THE HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP, WOULD FAIL. THERE MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENT STOP SIGNAL WARNING TO THE FOLLOWING TRAFFIC WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL FUSED CIRCUIT TO HANDLE THE MAIN STOP LAMPS.
SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL FUSE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
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 August 1, 1989 to January 1, 1990. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.