1992-1996 Bentley Azure, Bentley Brooklands and others recall: automatic transmission

Rolls-Royce Motors, Inc. reported this safety recall on August 17, 1995. It covers about 1,202 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 1,202
reported: Aug 17, 1995
owners notified: Sep 12, 1995

Power train: automatic transmission

What is wrong: An incorrectly positioned wire within the electrically operated gearbox actuator can chafe against the cover causing the transmission selector fuse to blow.
Risk: If the fuse blows, the driver cannot change gears or place the vehicle in park. This condition can disable the vehicle transmission, increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Remedy: Dealers will reposition the affected wire to prevent contact with the gearbox actuator cover.

Recall number 95V159000

Affected vehicles

Bentley Azure 1992-1996 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996
Bentley Brooklands 1992-1996 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996
Bentley Brooklands LWB 1992-1996 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996
Bentley Continental 1992-1996 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996
Bentley Continental R 1992-1996 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996
Bentley Eight 1992-1996 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996
Bentley Mulsanne LWB 1992-1996 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996
Bentley Mulsanne S 1992-1996 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996
Bentley Turbo R 1992-1996 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996
Bentley Turbo RL 1992-1996 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996
Rolls-Royce Corniche IV 1992-1996 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996
Rolls-Royce Corniche S 1992-1996 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996
Rolls-Royce Flying Spur 1992-1996 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996
Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn 1992-1996 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996
Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit 1992-1996 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996
Rolls-Royce Silverspirit II 1992-1996 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996
Rolls-Royce Silverspirit III 1992-1996 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996
Rolls-Royce Silver Spur 1992-1996 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996
Rolls-Royce Silver Spur II 1992-1996 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996
Rolls-Royce Silver Spur III 1992-1996 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996

Questions about recall 95V159000

Is there a recall on the 1992-1996 Bentley Azure, Bentley Brooklands and others automatic transmission?

Yes. Recall 95V159000, reported on August 17, 1995, covers about 1,202 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 95V159000?

Dealers will reposition the affected wire to prevent contact with the gearbox actuator cover.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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