Bentley and Rolls-royce Recall 90V073000: Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

NHTSA recall 90V073000 · announced April 12, 1990 · filed by Rolls-royce Motors, Inc. · 1,785 units affected

The problem

THERE IS INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE CALIPER HYDRAULIC LINE AND THE ENGINE OIL COOLER LINE. IF THE LINES COME IN CONTACT WITH EACH OTHER, THE CHAFING MAY DAMAGE THE BRAKE LINE AND CAUSE A FLUID LEAK.

The risk

HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAK COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF BRAKES WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.

What to do

ADD A PROTECTIVE SHIELD TO PREVENT CONTACT AND REPLACE ANY DAMAGED HYDRAULIC PIPE.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

SYSTEM: HYDRAULIC SYSTEM PIPE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1989 Bentley Eight
• 1990 Bentley Eight
• 1989 Bentley Mulsanne S
• 1990 Bentley Mulsanne S
• 1989 Bentley Turbo R
• 1990 Bentley Turbo R
• 1989 Rolls-royce Silver Spirit
• 1990 Rolls-royce Silver Spirit
• 1989 Rolls-royce Silver Spirit Ii
• 1990 Rolls-royce Silver Spirit Ii
• 1989 Rolls-royce Silver Spur
• 1990 Rolls-royce Silver Spur
• 1989 Rolls-royce Silver Spur Ii
• 1990 Rolls-royce Silver Spur Ii

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.