Vehicle recall 80V066000 · May 30, 1980

Rolls-Royce Camargue, Corniche and 3 more models

Heat generated by catalytic converters may cause deterioration of hydraulic brake hoses on certain vehicles.

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

Summary: Heat generated by catalytic converters may cause deterioration of hydraulic brake hoses on certain vehicles. Brake hose may fail, resulting in loss of hydraulic fluid from the dual hydraulic system.
Remedy: Dealer will replace hydraulic brake hoses and install a heat shield to protect them, without charge.
Notes: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: service brakes; hydraulic brake hoses.consequences of defect: loss of hydraulic fluid would cause a degradation ofbraking effectiveness with the potential for a vehicle accident.note: vehicle operator may be warned of impending brake failure by illuminationof the brake warning lights.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 80V066000
Reported to NHTSA: May 30, 1980
Filed by: ROLLS-ROYCE MOTORS, INC.
Owner notification: May 23, 1980
Vehicles potentially affected: 6,030
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 80V066000 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 Camargue (1975-1980): 1980, 1979, 1978, 1977, 1976, 1975
Rolls-Royce Corniche (1975-1980): 1980, 1979, 1978, 1977, 1976, 1975
Rolls-Royce Saloon (1975-1980): 1980, 1979, 1978, 1977, 1976, 1975
Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow (1975-1980): 1980, 1979, 1978, 1977, 1976, 1975
Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith (1975-1980): 1980, 1979, 1978, 1977, 1976, 1975

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