Rolls-royce Corniche 1980

Model Corniche made in 1980 by Rolls-royce got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, service brakes, hydraulic.

Model 1980

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
08V585000BENTLEY MOTORS LTD V (Vehicle)1411/24/2008MFRBENTLEY MOTORS LTD11/07/200811/07/2008
Defect SummaryBentley is recalling 14 my 1980-1982 bentley t2, my 1980-1987 continental, and mulsanne, my 1980-1982 rolls-royce silver shadow ii, my 1980 silver wraith ii, my 1980-1987 corniche, silver spirit and my 1981-1987 silver spur passenger vehicles. a fuel hose assembly, available as a replacement part, has been found to have a defect in the material specification of the rubber hose. the hose may degrade under certain operating conditions resulting in a fuel leak.
Consequence SummaryFuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the fuel hose assembly free of charge. the recall began on november 24, 2008. owners may contact bentley at 1-617-488-8500.
NotesBentley recall no.re08/11.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
80V066000ROLLS-ROYCE MOTORS, INC.from 08/01/1974 to 05/01/1980V (Vehicle)603005/23/1980MFRROLLS-ROYCE MOTORS, INC.05/30/198007/18/1980
Defect SummaryHeat 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.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will replace hydraulic brake hoses and install a heat shield to protect them, without charge.
NotesVehicle 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.