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Safety recall · 77V003000

Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion) Rolls-Royce recall

ROLLS-ROYCE MOTORS, INC. reported this recall to NHTSA on January 6, 1977. It covers about 336 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
77V003000
Reported
Jan 6, 1977
Vehicles
336
Area
Steering

The problem

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 fix

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

Contacts

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.System: steering; steering lever.Consequences of defect: loss of steering could result leading to loss ofvehicle control and an accident.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Rolls-Royce dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 77V003000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

Questions

Is the 77V003000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. ROLLS-ROYCE MOTORS, INC.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 77V003000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 77V003000 announced?

ROLLS-ROYCE MOTORS, INC. reported it to NHTSA on January 6, 1977. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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