Recall 97V-122
ROLLS-ROYCE MOTORS, INC. recalled the 1994 to 1998 Bentley Azure and 10 other models: Service brakes, hydraulic (foundation components, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 97V-122
- Reported
- August 4, 1997
- Vehicles affected
- 1,621 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The bolts attaching the lower steering column to the intermediate steering coupling can contact the brake hydraulic system pipes located in the engine compartment.
The risk
This condition can lead to a brake hydraulic fluid leak and reduced braking performance.
The fix
Dealers will reposition the pipes to prevent contact between the pipes and bolts, and any damaged pipes will be replaced.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification is expected to begin during august 1997. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact rolls royce at 1-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].
Affected vehicles
- Bentley Azure 1994 to 1998
- Bentley Brooklands 1994 to 1998
- Bentley Continental 1994 to 1998
- Bentley Turbo R 1994 to 1998
- Bentley Turbo RL 1994 to 1998
- Rolls-Royce Corniche IV 1994 to 1998
- Rolls-Royce Corniche S 1994 to 1998
- Rolls-Royce Flying Spur 1994 to 1998
- Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn 1994 to 1998
- Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit 1994 to 1998
- Rolls-Royce Silver Spur 1994 to 1998