Power train: automatic transmissionRecall 95V-159 · Bentley and Rolls-Royce vehicles

ROLLS-ROYCE MOTORS, INC. recall 95V-159 covers 1,202 Bentley and Rolls-Royce vehicles for a power train: automatic transmission problem, reported to NHTSA on August 17, 1995.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected1,20220 models

ReportedAug 17, 1995Owners notified Sep 12, 1995

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 95V159000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

AN INCORRECTLY POSITIONED WIRE WITHIN THE ELECTRICALLY OPERATED GEARBOX ACTUATOR CAN CHAFE AGAINST THE COVER CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION SELECTOR FUSE TO BLOW.

The risk

IF THE FUSE BLOWS, THE DRIVER CANNOT CHANGE GEARS OR PLACE THE VEHICLE IN PARK. THIS CONDITION CAN DISABLE THE VEHICLE TRANSMISSION, INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL REPOSITION THE AFFECTED WIRE TO PREVENT CONTACT WITH THE GEARBOX ACTUATOR COVER.

SYSTEM: POWER TRAIN; TRANSMISSION; AUTOMATIC.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SEDAN AND LIMOUSINES.NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, SHOULD CONTACT ROLLS ROYCE AT 1-201-967-9100. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

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

20 models

Vehicles in this recall

Bentley Azure1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996

Bentley Brooklands1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996

Bentley Brooklands LWB1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996

Bentley Continental1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996

Bentley Continental R1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996

Bentley Eight1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996

Bentley Mulsanne LWB1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996

Bentley Mulsanne S1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996

Bentley Turbo R1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996

Bentley Turbo RL1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996

Rolls-Royce Corniche IV1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996

Rolls-Royce Corniche S1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996

Rolls-Royce Flying Spur1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996

Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996

Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996

Rolls-Royce Silverspirit II1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996

Rolls-Royce Silverspirit III1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996

Rolls-Royce Silver Spur1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996

Rolls-Royce Silver Spur II1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996

Rolls-Royce Silver Spur III1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996

Built from May 1, 1991 to July 1, 1995. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.