Component Description
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
ROLLS-ROYCE MOTORS, INC.
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
19880801
End Date Of Manufacturing
19900301
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
1785
Date Owner Notified By MFR
19900412
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Mfg
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Ltd.
Report Received Date
19900412
Record Creation Date
19900413
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary
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.
Consequence Summary
HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAK COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF BRAKES WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.
Corrective Summary
ADD A PROTECTIVE SHIELD TO PREVENT CONTACT AND REPLACE ANY DAMAGED HYDRAULIC PIPE.
Recall Notes
SYSTEM: HYDRAULIC SYSTEM PIPE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.