Rolls-royce Silver Shadow 1978

Model Silver Shadow made in 1978 by Rolls-royce got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control.

Model 1978

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
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.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
78V006000ROLLS-ROYCE MOTORS, INC. V (Vehicle)90001/04/1978MFRROLLS-ROYCE MOTORS, INC.01/10/197810/12/1979
Defect SummaryThe vehicle may remain on automatic cruise control even when driver attempts to brake. this malfunction may occur without prior warning.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryAs a temporary solution, dealer will remove the sleeve ball chain linking the bellows vacuum assembly to the accelerator throttle linkage.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: equipment; cruise control.consequences of defect: loss of vehicle control and an accident may occur.note: owner is advised not to use the cruise control until the vehicle has beeninspected and corrected.