Safety Recall NHTSA · 80V066000 Reported May 30, 1980

Brakes:hydraulic:lines:hose:non-metallic

Rolls-royce Motor Cars, Ltd. · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 6,030 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
80V066000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Vehicles Affected
6,030
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 30, 1980

Defect Summary

Heat generated by catalytic converters may cause deterioration of hydraulic brake hoses on certain vehicles. Brake hose may fail, resulting in loss of hydraulic fluid from the dual hydraulic system.

Corrective Action

Dealer will replace hydraulic brake hoses and install a heat shield to protect them, without charge.

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 80V066000 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 80V066000

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

What is recall 80V066000?

NHTSA recall 80V066000 was issued by Rolls-royce Motor Cars, Ltd. on May 30, 1980. It addresses: Brakes:hydraulic:lines:hose:non-metallic. The recall affects approximately 6,030 vehicles, with the defect involving the Service Brakes, Hydraulic component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Rolls-royce Motor Cars, Ltd. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 80V066000 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.