1977 ROLLS-ROYCE CORNICHE Recalls (4)

Campaign:
78V006000 on 10/11/1979
Component:
Vehicle speed control
Affected:
900
Defect:
The vehicle may remain on automatic cruise control even when driver attempts to brake. this malfunction may occur without prior warning.
Correction:
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.

Campaign:
77V089000 on 10/11/1979
Component:
Steering:rack and pinion
Affected:
328
Defect:
During vehicle assembly the following may not have been sufficiently tightened: the four setscrews securing the steering rack mounting frame to the sub-frame; four nuts and bolts securing engine front mount cross-members to the sub-frame; two setscrews securing the inner ball joint bracket to the steering rack; and three countersunk setscrews securing the steering wheel to its hub.
Correction:
The dealer will tighten bolts and screws to the proper specifications, at no cost to owner.
Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: steering; connections, setscrews.consequences of defect: should any of these bolts or setscrews become loose ordetached, impaired steering or complete loss of steering control could occur.this could lead to a vehicle accident.note: in the early stages, this defect may be detected by a knock or rattleemanating from the front of the car or steering mechanism.

Campaign:
77V190000 on 10/11/1979
Component:
Steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
Affected:
724
Defect:
On the involved vehicles, any of the four bolts may become loose or detached from the track rod adjuster.
Correction:
Dealer will tighten the track adjusting clamp bolts, if necessary, without charge.
Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: steering; track rod adjusting clamp bolts.consequences of defect: this will result in loss of steering control which mayresult in a vehicle accident.note: early stages of this defect may be detected by a knock or rattleemanating from the front of the vehicle.

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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