NHTSA Recall 13V047000
Filed by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Ltd.. Component: Fuel System, Gasoline. Reported 2013-02-07. An estimated 27 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is recalling certain model year 2013 Phantom vehicles manufactured from November 2, 2012, through January 18, 2013. The fuel filler necks may be missing the anti-misfueling devices. The devices prevent misfueling and discharge static electricity.
Risk
Without the anti-misfueling device, there is an increased risk of fire from static electricity.
What the manufacturer will do
Rolls-Royce is presently contacting all affected owners. Dealers will inspect the gas tank and replace any affected fuel filler necks, free of charge. The recall began in early February 2013. Owners may contact Rolls-Royce at 1-877-877-3735.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.