Safety Recall NHTSA · 89V073000 Reported May 8, 1989

Fuel:throttle linkages and control

Rolls-royce Motor Cars, Ltd. · N/A · 187 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
89V073000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
187
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 8, 1989

Defect Summary

There may be insufficient clearance between a clamp on a vacuum hose and the throttle linkage.

Safety Consequence

On rapid application of full throttle, linkage could bindagainst a clamp and result in loss of accelerator control, which could cause anaccident.

Corrective Action

Reroute vacuum hose and shorten vacuum pipe.

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 89V073000 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 89V073000

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

What is recall 89V073000?

NHTSA recall 89V073000 was issued by Rolls-royce Motor Cars, Ltd. on May 8, 1989. It addresses: Fuel:throttle linkages and control. The recall affects approximately 187 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Rolls-royce Motor Cars, Ltd. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 89V073000 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.