1980 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER SHADOW Recall

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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