Recalls: Rolls-Royce 664 Ghost
Overview
Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore, the number of recalls should not be taken as an indication of a model’s reliability or its safety more generally.
Recalls: Rolls-Royce 664 Ghost
2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost: coolant leakage, short circuit and fire hazard
In April 2012, a recall was issued for Rolls-Royce Ghost vehicles that were manufactured between April 2011 and June 2011. In these vehicles, the turbo cooling pump housing may crack, causing engine coolant to penetrate the electronics of the pump – this could lead to an internal short circuit and subsequent failure of the pump. As a result, the pump electronics may smoulder, potentially causing an engine compartment fire or a vehicle fire (PRA 2012/13109).
2013 model year Rolls-Royce Ghost: deactivation of fuel tank ventilation
In May 2013, a recall was issued for 2013 model year Rolls-Royce Ghost vehicles due to software that could potentially deactivate the fuel tank ventilation system. As such, the active carbon filter in the fuel system may not regenerate, leading to the emission of hazardous fuel vapours (PRA 2013/13589).
2012 Rolls-Royce 664 Ghost: front seatbelt pre-tensioners and airbags may not deploy
In December 2016, a recall was issued for Rolls-Royce Ghost vehicles that were available for sale in Australia from 1 January 2012 to 31 December 2012. If these vehicles were involved in a frontal or rear-end collision, collision data may not be correctly evaluated by the vehicle’s central airbag sensor. As a result, passive restraint systems such as the front airbags and seatbelt tensioners may not be activated, increasing the risk of injury for the occupants. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2016/15783.
Problems and faults: Rolls-Royce 664 Ghost
Overview
This section identifies potential problems, causes and fixes based on the experiences of owners and repairers, online sources and technical service bulletins. This information is provided solely for reference purposes and AustralianCar.Reviews recommends that only properly qualified persons carry out repairs or modifications. Furthermore, the number of items below should not be taken as an indicator of a model’s reliability or the frequency with which they may occur.
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Rolls-Royce Ghost pre-production vehicles: conformity of thorax airbags
In 2015, Rolls-Royce UK issued a ‘non-code action’ for Rolls-Royce Ghost vehicles that had VINs in the range SCA664L08FUH23067 to SCA664S08FUH18274. While these pre-production Rolls-Royce vehicles were fitted with correctly labelled thorax airbag modules and they were of the correct specification, the supplier could not provide a certificate of conformity. As such, occupant protection for the front seat occupants in the event of a severe side impact could not be assured. For these vehicles, production-level thorax airbag modules were to be fitted (NCA/2015/025).
