Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Ltd.: Safety Recalls in 1997

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 4 safety recalls made by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Ltd. in 1997. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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October 21, 1997

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

ROLLS ROYCE/BATTERY CABLE

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE MAIN BATTERY CABLE CAN CONTACT A BODY PANEL LOCATED IN THE TRUNK, RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE CABLE INSULATION.

NHTSA ID: 97V182000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 211

Consequence Summary:

IF THE BODY PANEL COMES IN CONTACT WITH THE CABLE WIRE, A SHORT CIRCUIT, LOSS OF ELECTRICAL SUPPLY, OR FIRE COULD OCCUR.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPOSITION THE CABLE AND REPLACE ANY DAMAGED CABLES.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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August 4, 1997

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

ROLLS ROYCE/STEERING

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE BOLTS ATTACHING THE LOWER STEERING COLUMN TO THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING COUPLING CAN CONTACT THE BRAKE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM PIPES LOCATED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

NHTSA ID: 97V122000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

# of Units Affected: 1,621

Consequence Summary:

THIS CONDITION CAN LEAD TO A BRAKE HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAK AND REDUCED BRAKING PERFORMANCE.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPOSITION THE PIPES TO PREVENT CONTACT BETWEEN THE PIPES AND BOLTS, AND ANY DAMAGED PIPES WILL BE REPLACED.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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March 27, 1997

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

ROLLS-ROYCE/HYDRAULIC HOSES

TWO HYDRAULIC SYSTEM PIPES CONNECTING THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE PUMPS TO THE ACCUMULATORS CAN CONTACT EACH OTHER, RESULTING IN A HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAK.

NHTSA ID: 97V050000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

# of Units Affected: 38

Consequence Summary:

CHAFING OF THE PIPES CAN RESULT IN A FLUID LEAK AND CONSEQUENT LOSS OF BRAKING PERFORMANCE.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPOSITION THE PIPES TO PREVENT CONTACT BETWEEN THE TWO PIPES.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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March 27, 1997

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

ROLLS-ROYCE/AIR BAG

THE ALUMINUM FACIA TRIM PANEL ON THE PASSENGER SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) AIR BAG DOOR CAN DETACH DURING AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT.

NHTSA ID: 97V049000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 10

Consequence Summary:

IF THIS OCCURS DURING A VEHICLE CRASH, THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS COULD BE INJURED.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SRS AIR BAG DOORS WITH A NEW DOOR USING A DIFFERENT ADHESIVE TO ATTACH THE PANEL.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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