Rolls-royce Silver Shadow 1968-1980
Model Silver Shadow made by Rolls-royce got 8 recalls. There were some recalls concerningpower train, service brakes, hydraulic and steering.
Car model
Model 9999
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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| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 67V038000 | ROLLS-ROYCE MOTORS, INC. | V (Vehicle) | 42 | 03/30/1967 | MFR | ROLLS-ROYCE MOTORS, INC. | 04/06/1967 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
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| Notes | Possible failure of the rear axle pinion bearing may occur because of failure to perform an internal drilling within the axle casing to supply lubricant to the bearing.(inspect and replace axle as necessary). | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | ||||||||||||||||
| 66V035002 | ROLLS-ROYCE MOTORS, INC. | V (Vehicle) | 138 | 12/28/1966 | MFR | ROLLS-ROYCE MOTORS, INC. | 12/28/1966 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
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| Notes | Possible looseness of brake caliper securing set screws.if one of these is loose, there is a possibility of a wheel locking on normal braking, with consequent directional instability.(check tightness of the subject set screws.) | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 66V005002 | ROLLS-ROYCE MOTORS, INC. | V (Vehicle) | 84 | 10/13/1966 | MFR | ROLLS-ROYCE MOTORS, INC. | 10/10/1966 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
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| Notes | Possibility that the accumulator valve hoses may develop minor leakage which reduces the level of the hydraulic fluid in the brake and suspension systems.(replace with new hoses which have im- proved sealing properties.) | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | ||||||||||||||||
| 67V106000 | ROLLS-ROYCE MOTORS, INC. | V (Vehicle) | 650 | 11/01/1967 | MFR | ROLLS-ROYCE MOTORS, INC. | 11/06/1967 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
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| Notes | Possibility that the pins used in the brake linkage system were improperly manufactured and installed.this could allow the pins to work free, causing disconnection of the brake linkage.such a disconnection would result in total foot brake failure.(inspect and install retaining clips as required.) | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST | ||||||||||||||||
| 66V005001 | ROLLS-ROYCE MOTORS, INC. | V (Vehicle) | 84 | 10/13/1966 | MFR | ROLLS-ROYCE MOTORS, INC. | 10/10/1966 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
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| Notes | Possible cracking in the aluminum casings of the two accumulator valves which govern the hydraulic pressure in the suspension height control and braking systems.should such a crack develop, it may cause a gradual loss of braking power.(replace with improved steel casing.) | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | ||||||||||||||||
| 69V034000 | ROLLS-ROYCE MOTORS, INC. | V (Vehicle) | 1350 | 03/19/1969 | MFR | ROLLS-ROYCE MOTORS, INC. | 03/24/1969 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
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| Notes | Possibility that under certain over- load conditions set screws which hold thetwo side steering levers to steering mechanism may work loose.if this occurs,continued use could cause serious steering con- trol problems.(correct by in-stalling special designed locking plate.) | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING | ||||||||||||||||
| 67V042000 | ROLLS-ROYCE MOTORS, INC. | V (Vehicle) | 299 | 04/18/1969 | MFR | ROLLS-ROYCE MOTORS, INC. | 04/25/1967 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
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| Notes | Possibility that bearing pins used in the front suspension were incorrectly heated before forging, in such a way as to seriously affect the structure of the metal in the pins and to make them subject to failure under certain conditions.if one of these pins should break while the car is underway, steering control could be dangerously affected.(replace the subject pins.) | |||||||||||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
| 66V035001 | ROLLS-ROYCE MOTORS, INC. | V (Vehicle) | 138 | 12/28/1966 | MFR | ROLLS-ROYCE MOTORS, INC. | 12/28/1966 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
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| Notes | Possibility of the accelerator pedal shaft rubbing the floor board, which could cause an accelerator sticking condition.(install different type lever and clamping arrangement which will rectify this condition.) | |||||||||||||||