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NHTSA Recall 10V447000: Vacuum (service brakes)

ROLLS-ROYCE MOTORS, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,552 vehicles. It affects 2003–2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom.

2,552
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2010
owners notified (November 19)
NHTSA campaign10V447000
ComponentSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › POWER ASSIST › VACUUM
Report receivedOctober 1, 2010
Owner notificationNovember 19, 2010
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Rolls-royce is recalling certain model year 2003-2010 phantom, model year 2007-2010 phantom drophead coupe, and model year 2008-2010 phantom coupe vehicles. A check valve of the brake vacuum pump may leak a small amount of lubricating oil. Over time this could result in contamination of the brake booster.

Safety risk

Power assist braking performance could be adversely affected. In extreme cases there could be a complete loss of power assist braking. An unexpected reduction or loss in power braking assist may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Rolls-royce will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on november 19, 2010. Owners may contact rolls-royce at 1-877-877-3735.

Notes

Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Vehicles covered by recall 10V447000

Make and modelModel years
Rolls-Royce Phantom2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.