OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
95E040000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:fluid
Reported Dec 8, 1995 · CASTROL (U.K.) LTD.
Summary
AN INCOMPATIBILITY CAN EXIST BETWEEN THE MINERAL OIL AND THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM OF THESE VEHICLES.
Consequence
THE BRAKE PEDAL FEEL CAN VARY, ESPECIALLY FOLLOWING APROLONGED PERIOD OF INACTIVITY AND HIGHER PEDAL PRESSURE MAY BE REQUIRED.THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY AND INCREASE THEPOTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL DRAIN THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM AND REFILL THE SYSTEM WITH NEW MINERAL OIL. THE AFFECTED SPARE BOTTLES WILL ALSO BE REPLACED.
Notes
SYSTEM: BRAKES; FLUID; HYDRAULIC.EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: MINERAL OIL USED IN THE BRAKE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM ON1979 THROUGH 1996 ROLLS-ROYCE AND BENTLEY MODEL VEHICLES. THE VEHICLES MAYALSO BE EQUIPPED WITH ONE OR TWO TRUNK-MOUNTED SPARE BOTTLES OF THE SAMEMINERAL OIL.NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP ON AN AGREEDUPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME,SHOULD CONTACT ROLLS-ROYCE AT 1-201-967-9100. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAYTRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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