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NHTSARecalled Dec 5, 1995 · #95V230000

BRAKES:FLUID:HYDRAULIC (FLUID CONTAMINATION/WRONG

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

AN INCOMPATIBILITY CAN EXIST BETWEEN THE MINERAL OIL SUPPLIED BY CASTROL AND THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM OF THESE VEHICLES. THE BRAKE PEDAL FEEL CAN VARY, ESPECIALLY FOLLOWING A PROLONGED PERIOD OF INACTIVITY AND HIGHER PEDAL PRESSURE MAY BE REQUIRED. THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY AND INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Product details

Product
BRAKES:FLUID:HYDRAULIC (FLUID CONTAMINATION/WRONG
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Ltd.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

DEALERS WILL DRAIN THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM AND REFILL THE SYSTEM WITH NEW MINERAL OIL. THE AFFECTED SPARE BOTTLES WILL ALSO BE REPLACED.

View the official CPSC notice