THERE IS INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE CALIPER HYDRAULIC LINE AND THE ENGINE OIL
— Recall Campaign #90V073000
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 recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 1,785 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
90V073000
| Manufacturer: | Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Ltd. |
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| Recall date: | April 12, 1990 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 90V073000 |
| Units affected: | 1,785 |
- Description:
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAK COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF BRAKES WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.
- Corrective action:
- ADD A PROTECTIVE SHIELD TO PREVENT CONTACT AND REPLACE ANY DAMAGED HYDRAULIC PIPE.
- Notes:
- SYSTEM: HYDRAULIC SYSTEM PIPE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.