1980 ROLLS-ROYCE CORNICHE Recalls (2)

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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Campaign:

08V585000 on 11/06/2008

Component:

Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Affected:

14

Defect:

Bentley is recalling 14 my 1980-1982 bentley t2, my 1980-1987 continental, and mulsanne, my 1980-1982 rolls-royce silver shadow ii, my 1980 silver wraith ii, my 1980-1987 corniche, silver spirit and my 1981-1987 silver spur passenger vehicles. a fuel hose assembly, available as a replacement part, has been found to have a defect in the material specification of the rubber hose. the hose may degrade under certain operating conditions resulting in a fuel leak.

Consequence:

Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

Correction:

Dealers will replace the fuel hose assembly free of charge. the recall began on november 24, 2008. owners may contact bentley at 1-617-488-8500.

Notes:

Bentley recall no.re08/11.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

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