Home / ROLLS-ROYCE Silver Shadow / 1979 ← New search 1979 ROLLS-ROYCE Silver Shadow Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
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NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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Official recalls 2 May 30, 1980
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.
Consequence & remedy Consequence: Not supplied
Remedy: DEALER WILL REPLACE HYDRAULIC BRAKE HOSES AND INSTALL A HEAT SHIELD TO PROTECT THEM, WITHOUT CHARGE.
Feb 27, 1979
THE REAR SEAT BELT STALK COULD BECOME DETACHED WHEN IN USE DUE TO IMPROPER HEAT PROCESSING DURING MANUFACTURE.
Consequence & remedy Consequence: Not supplied
Remedy: DEFECTIVE REAR SEAT BELTS WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
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