Rolls-Royce Park Ward recalls

2 official safety recalls for the Rolls-Royce Park Ward from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Air in brake master cylinder circuit may partly reduce braking

    Reported July 17, 2002Model years 1998–2002DVSA recall R/2002/096746 vehicles affected

    Air may become trapped in the brake fluid feed pipe and, in some circumstances, partly impair the primary brake circuit. Both feed hoses and the reservoir will be replaced with a revised assembly.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    AIR CAN ENTER PRIMARY CIRCUIT OF BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER
    Defect
    The low pressure brake fluid feed pipe between the master cylinder and remote reservoir has the potential to trap air which may in certain circumstances cause partial failure of the primary brake circuit.
    Remedy
    Recall affected vehicles and replace both brake fluid feed hoses and reservoir with a new assembly to a revised specification.

  2. Brake feed pipe may trap air

    Reported July 15, 2002Model years 1999–2002NHTSA campaign 02V1870002,085 vehicles affected

    Air trapped in the brake fluid feed pipe could enter the master cylinder, causing excessive pedal travel and partial failure of the primary brake circuit, which may increase crash risk. Dealers will replace both hoses and the brake fluid reservoir free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
    Defect
    ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND LIMOUSINES, THE LOW PRESSURE BRAKE FLUID FEED PIPE BETWEEN THE MASTER CYLINDER AND REMOTE RESERVOIR HAS THE POTENTIAL TO TRAP OR RETAIN AIR.
    Consequence
    THIS AIR COULD ENTER THE MASTER CYLINDER CAUSING EXCESSIVE PEDAL TRAVEL AND PARTIAL FAILURE OF THE PRIMARY CIRCUIT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH HOSES AND BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 19, 2002. 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.
    Notes
    ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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