Recall 12V-166: 2010–2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost

ROLLS-ROYCE MOTORS, INC. recall for engine and engine cooling, reported to NHTSA on Apr 10, 2012, covering about 69 vehicles.

NHTSA number
12V-166
Report date
Apr 10, 2012
Vehicles affected
69
Owners notified
May 9, 2012

The problem

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.

The risk

This could lead to a smoldering of the pump or an engine compartment or vehicle fire.

The fix

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.

Recall details

ManufacturerROLLS-ROYCE MOTORS, INC.
ComponentEngine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Turbo/Supercharger
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation)
NHTSA campaign number12V166000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Rolls-Royce Ghost2010, 2011All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 12V-166?

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.

How is recall 12V-166 fixed?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.