NHTSA Recall 97V049000
Filed by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Ltd.. Component: Air Bags. Reported 1997-03-27. An estimated 10 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
THE ALUMINUM FACIA TRIM PANEL ON THE PASSENGER SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) AIR BAG DOOR CAN DETACH DURING AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT.
Risk
IF THIS OCCURS DURING A VEHICLE CRASH, THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS COULD BE INJURED.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SRS AIR BAG DOORS WITH A NEW DOOR USING A DIFFERENT ADHESIVE TO ATTACH THE PANEL.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BEGIN DURING APRIL 1997. NOTE: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 1-201-967-9100.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.