Safety Recall NHTSA · 12V166000 Reported April 10, 2012

Electric auxiliary water pump

Rolls-royce Motor Cars, Ltd. · Engine And Engine Cooling · 69 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
12V166000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicles Affected
69
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 10, 2012

Defect Summary

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 Consequence

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

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Rolls-royce Motor Cars, Ltd. dealer and reference recall ID 12V166000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 12V166000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 12V166000?

NHTSA recall 12V166000 was issued by Rolls-royce Motor Cars, Ltd. on April 10, 2012. It addresses: Electric auxiliary water pump. The recall affects approximately 69 vehicles, with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Rolls-royce Motor Cars, Ltd. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12V166000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.