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NHTSA campaign 01V096000

ROLLS-ROYCE MOTORS, INC. recall 01V096000

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. FUEL VAPORS STORED IN THE VEHICLE'S EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM COULD ENTER A BODY CAVITY BEHIND THE ROCKER PANEL ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE.

Reported 04/16/2001

What can happen

IF VAPOR IS EMITTED AND COLLECTS IN THE CAVITY, THE RESULTING AIR/VAPOR MIXTURE COULD BE IGNITED IF THE CENTRAL WINDOW OPERATING MECHANISM IS ACTIVATED.

Repair

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PLATED MILD STEEL EXTENSION PIPE TO THE LEAK DETECTION FILTER OF THE VEHICLE WHICH WILL ENSURE THAT ANY VAPOR EMANATING FROM THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM IS VENTED TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 16, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT ROLLS-ROYCE AT 1-800-777-6923.

Components

  • Engine and engine cooling: Exhaust system: Emission control

Affected years and models

A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.

2001 Bentley AZUREView records2001 Bentley CONTINENTAL RView records2001 Bentley CONTINENTAL SCView records2001 Bentley CONTINENTAL TView records2001 Rolls-Royce CORNICHEView records2000 Bentley AZUREView records2000 Bentley CONTINENTAL RView records2000 Bentley CONTINENTAL SCView records2000 Bentley CONTINENTAL TView records2000 Rolls-Royce CORNICHEView records