Vehicle recall 90V073000 · April 12, 1990
Bentley Eight, Bentley Mulsanne S and 5 more models
There is insufficient clearance between the right front brake caliper hydraulic line and the engine oil cooler line.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- There is insufficient clearance between the right front brake caliper hydraulic line and the engine oil cooler line. If the lines come in contact with each other, the chafing may damage the brake line and cause a fluid leak.
- Consequence
- Hydraulic fluid leak could result in a loss of brakes with the potential for an accident.
- Remedy
- Add a protective shield to prevent contact and replace any damaged hydraulic pipe.
- Notes
- System: hydraulic system pipe.vehicle description: passenger cars.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 90V073000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 12, 1990
- Filed by
- ROLLS-ROYCE MOTORS, INC.
- Owner notification
- April 12, 1990
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,785
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Bentley Eight (1989-1990): 1990, 1989
- Bentley Mulsanne S (1989-1990): 1990, 1989
- Bentley Turbo R (1989-1990): 1990, 1989
- Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (1989-1990): 1990, 1989
- Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (1989-1990): 1990, 1989
- Rolls-Royce Silver Spur II (1989-1990): 1990, 1989
- Rolls-Royce Silverspirit II (1989-1990): 1990, 1989
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