Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 90V-073 · Bentley and Rolls-Royce vehicles
ROLLS-ROYCE MOTORS, INC. recall 90V-073 covers 1,785 Bentley and Rolls-Royce vehicles for a foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on April 12, 1990.
Source: NHTSA recall 90V073000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THERE IS INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE CALIPER HYDRAULIC LINE AND THE ENGINE OIL COOLER LINE. IF THE LINES COME IN CONTACT WITH EACH OTHER, THE CHAFING MAY DAMAGE THE BRAKE LINE AND CAUSE A FLUID LEAK.
The risk
HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAK COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF BRAKES WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
ADD A PROTECTIVE SHIELD TO PREVENT CONTACT AND REPLACE ANY DAMAGED HYDRAULIC PIPE.
SYSTEM: HYDRAULIC SYSTEM PIPE.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, 1988 to March 1, 1990. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.