1976 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER SHADOW Recalls (2)

Campaign:

77V003000 on 10/11/1979

Component:

Steering:gear box (other than rack and pinion)

Affected:

336

Defect:

On the involved vehicles, the securing nut which fastens the pendulum lever to the steering box rocking shaft may not have been tightly fastened. should the nut work loose and come off, the pendulum lever may be detached from the rocking shaft.

Correction:

The dealer will tighten the securing nut to proper specifications on all involved vehicles.

Notes:

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: steering; steering lever.consequences of defect: loss of steering could result leading to loss ofvehicle control and an accident.

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Campaign:

80V066000 on 07/17/1980

Component:

Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Manufactured:

07/31/1974 - 04/30/1980

Affected:

6,030

Defect:

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.

Correction:

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.

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