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
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
80V066000 | ROLLS-ROYCE MOTORS, INC. | from 08/01/1974 to 05/01/1980 | V (Vehicle) | 6030 | 05/23/1980 | MFR | ROLLS-ROYCE MOTORS, INC. | 05/30/1980 | 07/18/1980 | |||||||
Defect Summary | 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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Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
78V006000 | ROLLS-ROYCE MOTORS, INC. | V (Vehicle) | 900 | 01/04/1978 | MFR | ROLLS-ROYCE MOTORS, INC. | 01/10/1978 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | The vehicle may remain on automatic cruise control even when driver attempts to brake. this malfunction may occur without prior warning. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | As a temporary solution, dealer will remove the sleeve ball chain linking the bellows vacuum assembly to the accelerator throttle linkage. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle 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. |