ROLLS-ROYCE EIGHT 1989: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| Make : ROLLS-ROYCE | Model : EIGHT | Year : 1989 |
| Build Dates : 1988-08-01 - 1990-03-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 90V073000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1990-04-12 | Date Received by ODI: 1990-04-12 | Date Added to Database: 1990-04-13 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Ltd. | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1785 | ||
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Summary:
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. |
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Consequence:
HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAK COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF BRAKES WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
ADD A PROTECTIVE SHIELD TO PREVENT CONTACT AND REPLACE ANY DAMAGED HYDRAULIC PIPE. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: HYDRAULIC SYSTEM PIPE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. |
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