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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.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will replace hydraulic brake hoses and install a heat shield to protect them, without charge.

1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage

Consequence of Defect

the rear seat belt stalk could become detached when in use due to improper heat processing during manufacture.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

defective rear seat belts will be replaced without charge to owner.

1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will replace hydraulic brake hoses and install a heat shield to protect them, without charge.

1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Consequence of Defect

the vehicle may remain on automatic cruise control even when driver attempts to brake. this malfunction may occur without prior warning.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

as a temporary solution, dealer will remove the sleeve ball chain linking the bellows vacuum assembly to the accelerator throttle linkage.

1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will replace hydraulic brake hoses and install a heat shield to protect them, without charge.

1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Component

Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly

Consequence of Defect

on the involved vehicles, any of the four bolts may become loose or detached from the track rod adjuster.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will tighten the track adjusting clamp bolts, if necessary, without charge.

1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Consequence of Defect

the vehicle may remain on automatic cruise control even when driver attempts to brake. this malfunction may occur without prior warning.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

as a temporary solution, dealer will remove the sleeve ball chain linking the bellows vacuum assembly to the accelerator throttle linkage.

1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Component

Steering:Rack And Pinion

Consequence of Defect

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 steering rack; and three countersunk setscrews securing the steering wheel to its hub.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

the dealer will tighten bolts and screws to the proper specifications, at no cost to owner.

1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will replace hydraulic brake hoses and install a heat shield to protect them, without charge.

1976 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Component

Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

the dealer will tighten the securing nut to proper specifications on all involved vehicles.

1976 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will replace hydraulic brake hoses and install a heat shield to protect them, without charge.

1975 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will replace hydraulic brake hoses and install a heat shield to protect them, without charge.