1977 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER SHADOW RECALL - #80V066000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC : FOUNDATION COMPONENTS : HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1977 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER SHADOW |
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| Manufacturer |
ROLLS-ROYCE MOTORS, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
8/1/1974 - 5/1/1980 |
| Recalled on |
7/18/1980 |
| Influenced by |
ROLLS-ROYCE MOTORS, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
5/23/1980 |
| # Affected |
6,030 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
DEALER WILL REPLACE HYDRAULIC BRAKE HOSES AND INSTALL A HEAT SHIELD TO PROTECT THEM, WITHOUT CHARGE. |
| Notes |
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. |
| See also |
1977 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER SHADOW Recall for STEERING, RACK AND PINION
1977 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER SHADOW Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
1977 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER SHADOW Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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