Safety Recall NHTSA · 97V182000 Reported October 21, 1997

Rolls royce/battery cable

Rolls-royce Motor Cars, Ltd. · Electrical System · 211 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
97V182000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
211
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 21, 1997

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the main battery cable can contact a body panel located in the trunk, resulting in damage to the cable insulation.

Safety Consequence

If the body panel comes in contact with the cable wire, a short circuit, loss of electrical supply, or fire could occur.

Corrective Action

Dealers will reposition the cable and replace any damaged cables.

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 97V182000 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 97V182000

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

What is recall 97V182000?

NHTSA recall 97V182000 was issued by Rolls-royce Motor Cars, Ltd. on October 21, 1997. It addresses: Rolls royce/battery cable. The recall affects approximately 211 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Rolls-royce Motor Cars, Ltd. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 97V182000 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.