NHTSA Recall 12V166000: Turbo/supercharger (engine and engine cooling)
ROLLS-ROYCE MOTORS, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 69 vehicles. It affects 2010–2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost.
| NHTSA campaign | 12V166000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE › GASOLINE › TURBO/SUPERCHARGER |
| Report received | April 10, 2012 |
| Owner notification | May 9, 2012 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Rolls-royce is recalling certain model year 2011 ghost vehicles equipped with turbocharged engines because the circuit board for the electric auxiliary water pump can overheat.
Safety risk
This could lead to a smoldering of the pump or an engine compartment or vehicle fire.
Remedy
Rolls-royce will notify owners, and dealers will replace the auxiliary water pump free of charge. The safety recall began on may 9, 2012. Owners may contact rolls-royce customer relations and services at 1-877-877-3735.
Notes
This recall is an expansion of recall no. 11v522. Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 12V166000
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.