NHTSA Recall 78V006000
NHTSA Campaign Id 78V006000; Date: Jan. 10, 1978
Recalled Vehicles:
1977 Rolls-royce Bentley; 1978 Rolls-royce Bentley; 1977 Rolls-royce Camargue; 1978 Rolls-royce Camargue; 1977 Rolls-royce Corniche; 1978 Rolls-royce Corniche; 1977 Rolls-royce Corniche Convertible; 1978 Rolls-royce Corniche Convertible; 1977 Rolls-royce Silver Shadow; 1978 Rolls-royce Silver Shadow; 1977 Rolls-royce Silver Wraith; 1978 Rolls-royce Silver Wraith
Component: Vehicle Speed Control
Manufactured by: Rolls-royce Motors, Inc.
Affected Units:: 900
Recall Summary:
The vehicle may remain on automatic cruise control even when driver attempts to brake. This malfunction may occur without prior warning.
How to Fix:
As a temporary solution, dealer will remove the sleeve ball chain linking the bellows vacuum assembly to the accelerator throttle linkage.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 4, 1978
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