ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER SHADOW 9999: SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 67V042000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| ROLLS-ROYCE | SILVER SHADOW | NO YEAR |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1969-04-18 | 1967-04-25 | 1979-10-12 |
Manufacturers Involved: Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Ltd.
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 299
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Notes
POSSIBILITY THAT BEARING PINS USED IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION WERE INCORRECTLY HEATED BEFORE FORGING, IN SUCH A WAY AS TO SERIOUSLY AFFECT THE STRUCTURE OF THE METAL IN THE PINS AND TO MAKE THEM SUBJECT TO FAILURE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.IF ONE OF THESE PINS SHOULD BREAK WHILE THE CAR IS UNDERWAY, STEERING CONTROL COULD BE DANGEROUSLY AFFECTED.'REPLACE THE SUBJECT PINS.'
