Vehicle recall 90V039000 · February 23, 1990
Rolls-Royce Eight, Mulsanne and 3 more models
The fuse in the rear window defroster circuit may blow due to the amperage load exceeding fuse capacity.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The fuse in the rear window defroster circuit may blow due to the amperage load exceeding fuse capacity.
- Consequence
- Rear stop lamps, except the high mounted stop lamp, would fail. There may not be sufficient stop signal warning to the following traffic which may cause an accident.
- Remedy
- Install an additional fused circuit to handle the main stop lamps.
- Notes
- System: electrical fuse.vehicle description: passenger cars.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 90V039000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 23, 1990
- Filed by
- ROLLS-ROYCE MOTORS, INC.
- Owner notification
- February 23, 1990
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 364
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers
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 Eight (1990): 1990
- Rolls-Royce Mulsanne (1990): 1990
- Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (1990): 1990
- Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (1990): 1990
- Rolls-Royce Turbo (1990): 1990
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