ROLLS-ROYCE BENTLEY 1976: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 77V003000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| ROLLS-ROYCE | BENTLEY | 1976 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1976-12-24 | 1977-01-06 | 1979-10-12 |
Manufacturers Involved: Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Ltd.
Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 336
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE SECURING NUT WHICH FASTENS THE PENDULUM LEVER TO THE STEERING BOX ROCKING SHAFT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTLY FASTENED. SHOULD THE NUT WORK LOOSE AND COME OFF, THE PENDULUM LEVER MAY BE DETACHED FROM THE ROCKING SHAFT.
THE DEALER WILL TIGHTEN THE SECURING NUT TO PROPER SPECIFICATIONS ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: STEERING; STEERING LEVER.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF STEERING COULD RESULT LEADING TO LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
