Vehicle recall 66V005001 · October 10, 1966

Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Notes: Possible cracking in the aluminum casings of the two accumulator valves which govern the hydraulic pressure in the suspension height control and braking systems.should such a crack develop, it may cause a gradual loss of braking power.(replace with improved steel casing.)

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 66V005001
Reported to NHTSA: October 10, 1966
Filed by: ROLLS-ROYCE MOTORS, INC.
Owner notification: October 13, 1966
Vehicles potentially affected: 84
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist

Recall 66V005001 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow (model year not listed)

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