Safety Recall NHTSA · 99V139000 Reported June 4, 1999

Rolls royce/seats

Rolls-royce Motor Cars, Ltd. · Seats · 639 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
99V139000
Manufacturer Campaign
73 00 00 B0001
Component
Seats
Vehicles Affected
639
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
June 4, 1999

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the thermostat regulating the temperature of the heated seats was incorrectly positioned during assembly. this incorrect positioning creates the potential that the surface of the heated seat can reach an unacceptably high temperature.

Safety Consequence

In extreme cases, this could cause damage to any object in contact with the seat cushion.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install an additional temperature control with each seat equipped with heating elements.

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 99V139000 or campaign 73 00 00 B0001.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 99V139000

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

What is recall 99V139000?

NHTSA recall 99V139000 was issued by Rolls-royce Motor Cars, Ltd. on June 4, 1999. It addresses: Rolls royce/seats. The recall affects approximately 639 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seats component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Rolls-royce Motor Cars, Ltd. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 99V139000 or the manufacturer campaign number 73 00 00 B0001. 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.