1999 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER SERAPH — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
4
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1999 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER SERAPH
The 1999 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER SERAPH has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS, SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER. 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Ltd. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1999 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER SERAPH
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1999 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER SERAPH, potentially affecting up to 2,724 vehicles.
Recall 02V187000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 2,085 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND LIMOUSINES, THE LOW PRESSURE BRAKE FLUID FEED PIPE BETWEEN THE MASTER CYLINDER AND REMOTE RESERVOIR HAS THE POTENTIAL TO TRAP OR RETAIN AIR.
Consequence: THIS AIR COULD ENTER THE MASTER CYLINDER CAUSING EXCESSIVE PEDAL TRAVEL AND PARTIAL FAILURE OF THE PRIMARY CIRCUIT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH HOSES AND BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 19, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE...
View full details →Recall 99V139000 — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
| 639 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: IN EXTREME CASES, THIS COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO ANY OBJECT IN CONTACT WITH THE SEAT CUSHION.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL TEMPERATURE CONTROL WITH EACH SEAT EQUIPPED WITH HEATING ELEMENTS.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1999 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER SERAPH
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER SERAPH. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionrearshock Absorber | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
DEALER PERFORMED RECALL 02V187, HOWEVER AFTER REPAIRS CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR WHEN HEAVY PRESSURE WAS APPLIED, BRAKES WOULD ALSO FADE, DEALER BLED AND FLUSHED THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM, ALSO REPLACED 3 PRESSURE ACCUMULATORS. *SLC
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A HARD, STIFF RIDE, THE DEALER THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ORIGINALLY TAKEN TO COULD NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM, HOWEVER ANOTHER DEALERSHIP COULD, THEY REPLACED THE REAR STRUTS AND FLEX HOSES. *SLC
Safety Rating for the 1999 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER SERAPH
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1999 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER SERAPH in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1999 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER SERAPH
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Ltd. has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1999 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER SERAPH. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
2037995/4 — SEAT BELTS
PSIS 750600B0001 Wiring modification for seat belt pre-tensioner buckle switches. Customer statement / workshop findings: This PSIS has been issued to inform parts and service personnel of a wiring modification to the buckle switches on the seat belt pre-tensioners. If a vehicle enters the workshop with an owner complaint of...
2037995/3 — SEAT BELTS
PSIS 750600B0001 Wiring modification for seat belt pre-tensioner buckle switches. Condition This PSIS has been issued to inform parts and service personnel of a wiring modification to the buckle switches on the seat belt pre-tensioners. If a vehicle enters the workshop with an owner complaint of airbag warning light illumination...
591200B0003 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATION. BENTLEY/ROLLS-ROYCE. *TT
594200B0001 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
REAR DAMPER LOOM MODIFICATIONS. BENTLEY. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 1999 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER SERAPH
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER SERAPH
- 1999 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER SERAPH (current)
- 2000 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER SERAPH — 0 complaints
- 2001 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER SERAPH — 0 complaints
- 2002 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER SERAPH — 0 complaints
Other ROLLS-ROYCE Models
- ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER SPUR — 8 total complaints
- ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM — 4 total complaints
- ROLLS-ROYCE GHOST — 2 total complaints
- ROLLS-ROYCE WRAITH — 2 total complaints
- ROLLS-ROYCE ROLLS ROYCE — 1 total complaint
- ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER SPIRIT — 1 total complaint
- ROLLS-ROYCE BENTLEY — 0 total complaints
- ROLLS-ROYCE CAMARGUE — 0 total complaints