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  Safety Recalls of Rolls-royce Silver Shadow Vehicles

There have been 18 safety recalls for the Rolls-royce Silver Shadow. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Rolls-royce Silver Shadow.

NHTSA Recall #: 80V066000; May. 30, 1980

Recalled Vehicles: 1975 Rolls-royce Camargue, 1976 Rolls-royce Camargue, 1977 Rolls-royce Camargue, 1978 Rolls-royce Camargue, 1979 Rolls-royce Camargue, 1980 Rolls-royce Camargue, 1975 Rolls-royce Corniche, 1976 Rolls-royce Corniche, 1977 Rolls-royce Corniche, 1978 Rolls-royce Corniche, 1979 Rolls-royce Corniche, 1980 Rolls-royce Corniche, 1975 Rolls-royce Saloon, 1976 Rolls-royce Saloon, 1977 Rolls-royce Saloon, 1978 Rolls-royce Saloon, 1979 Rolls-royce Saloon, 1980 Rolls-royce Saloon, 1975 Rolls-royce Silver Shadow, 1976 Rolls-royce Silver Shadow, 1977 Rolls-royce Silver Shadow, 1978 Rolls-royce Silver Shadow, 1979 Rolls-royce Silver Shadow, 1980 Rolls-royce Silver Shadow, 1975 Rolls-royce Silver Wraith, 1976 Rolls-royce Silver Wraith, 1977 Rolls-royce Silver Wraith, 1978 Rolls-royce Silver Wraith, 1979 Rolls-royce Silver Wraith, 1980 Rolls-royce Silver Wraith
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 79V058000; Feb. 27, 1979

Recalled Vehicles: 1979 Rolls-royce Silver Shadow, 1979 Rolls-royce Silver Wraith
Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Recall Summary: The rear seat belt stalk could become detached when in use due to improper heat processing during manufacture. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 78V006000; 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
Recall Summary: The vehicle may remain on automatic cruise control even when driver attempts to brake. This malfunction may occur without prior warning. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 77V190000; Oct. 25, 1977

Recalled Vehicles: 1977 Rolls-royce Bentley, 1977 Rolls-royce Camarque, 1977 Rolls-royce Corniche, 1977 Rolls-royce Silver Shadow, 1977 Rolls-royce Silver Wraith
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Recall Summary: On the involved vehicles, any of the four bolts may become loose or detached from the track rod adjuster. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 77V089000; Jun. 14, 1977

Recalled Vehicles: 1977 Rolls-royce Camargue, 1977 Rolls-royce Corniche, 1977 Rolls-royce Silver Shadow
Component: STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Recall Summary: 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 ... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Rolls-royce Silver Shadow Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
May. 30, 1980   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings 6,030
Feb. 27, 1979   Seat Belts:front:anchorage 193
Jan. 10, 1978   Vehicle Speed Control 900
Oct. 25, 1977   Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly 724
Jun. 14, 1977   Steering:rack And Pinion 328
Jan. 6, 1977   Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion) 336
Feb. 5, 1974   Steering:wheel And Handle Bar 159
Nov. 23, 1973   Structure:body:bumpers 37
Apr. 18, 1972   Power Train:automatic Transmission:park/neutral Start Switch 194
Nov. 19, 1971   Seat Belts:front:anchorage 1,101
Mar. 24, 1969   Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion) 1,350
Nov. 6, 1967   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages 650
Apr. 25, 1967   Suspension:front:wheel Bearing 299
Apr. 6, 1967   Power Train:driveline 42
Dec. 28, 1966   Vehicle Speed Control 138
Dec. 28, 1966   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper 138
Oct. 10, 1966   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist 84
Oct. 10, 1966   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings 84


Table 2. Recall Statistics of Rolls-royce Silver Shadow Model Years

Model# Recalls
9999 Rolls-royce Silver Shadow 8
1980 Rolls-royce Silver Shadow 1
1979 Rolls-royce Silver Shadow 2
1978 Rolls-royce Silver Shadow 2
1977 Rolls-royce Silver Shadow 4
1976 Rolls-royce Silver Shadow 2
1975 Rolls-royce Silver Shadow 1
1973 Rolls-royce Silver Shadow 2
1971 Rolls-royce Silver Shadow 1
1970 Rolls-royce Silver Shadow 1
1969 Rolls-royce Silver Shadow 1
1968 Rolls-royce Silver Shadow 1