2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom

Recalls

1 recall names the 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom. Newest first.

• Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum

  Oct 1, 2010NHTSA 10V4470002,552 vehicles

  Rolls-royce IS recalling certain model year 2003-2010 phantom, model year 2007-2010 phantom drophead coupe, and model year 2008-2010 phantom coupe vehicles. a check valve of the brake vacuum pump may leak a small amount of lubricating oil. over time this could result in contamination of the brake booster.

  Risk and remedy

  Risk

  Power assist braking performance could be adversely affected. in extreme cases there could be a complete loss of power assist braking. an unexpected reduction or loss in power braking assist may increase the risk of a crash.

  Remedy

  Rolls-royce will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. the safety recall began on november 19, 2010. owners may contact rolls-royce at 1-877-877-3735.

  Full recall details →

Service bulletins

Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.

• 10203321Complaints of deposits, crystalisation or emulsification in the coolant expansion tanks.
• 10203320The vehicle has been brought to the workshop with a complaint relating to the SoE function.
• 10201173Engine MIL light is illuminated and fault 12BF08 Lambda probe, from meager to fat slow reaction.
• 10201172Front brakes squeaking with low brake pressure during low speed maneuvering or parking, at ambient temperatures of +5 to -5?C (41 - 23?F). If the brakes are cold, when the driver brakes for the ?rst time after the start of the journey or when driving for a longer period of time with no brake applications. This may affect vehicles where the brake pads/disc have covered more than 14,000 km (8,500 miles).
• 10201153Customer complains the CID monitor does not extend or retract correctly, for example stuck in the lowered position or doesn?t raise fully.
• 10200504Engine MIL light is illuminated and fault 12BF08 Lambda probe, from meager to fat slow reaction
• 10200502The engine oil level has not been determined for a long time. Please measure engine oil level. The check control message (ID 961) can occur on a new vehicle even with very low usage or relatively low operating hours.
• 10194326The check control message "It is possible to continue driving. Steering effort and/or steering behaviour is changed. Drive moderately" Is displayed in the central information display
• 10194324Check Control message (ID 166): Top up coolant The Check control message (ID166) appears despite correct coolant level. Coolant is visible in the expansion tank. The complaint occurs sporadically. The problem described here only concerns the High Temperature coolant circuit
• 10194322Visible cracks or hazy areas present in the surface of the LED headlight lens
• 10194321The customer complains there is little or no cooling effect from the air conditioning system. When checking the A/C system it is either very low or empty of refrigerant.
• 10182939Supporting Evidence for Oil Leaks: In order for Rolls-Royce Motor Cars to continuously improve product quality, visual evidence is now required to support all claims for repairs to components due to oil leakage concerns.
• 10182938Bonnet touches scuttle trim when opening: A short 'click' noise may be audible when opening the bonnet, from either hinge area.
• 10182937Visible Condensation in Self-Aligning Hub Cap: The centre hub caps with self-aligning RR emblems have visible moisture behind the clear lens.
• 10182935Front Brake Noise Complaints: Front brakes squeaking with low brake pressure during low speed maneuvering or parking, at ambient temperatures of +5 to -5?C (41 - 23?F).
• 10182932SoE - Diagnosis guides and quality reporting: The vehicle has been brought to the workshop with a complaint relating to the SoE function.
• 10181240The customer has raised a complaint due to the appearance of condensation inside the headlight or taillight.
• 10179837Certain vehicles may have an issue concerning front air struts. Bellows of the air struts were incorrectly assembled at the supplier which could result in a potential leak from the strut.
• 10179836When attempting to program a RR1/2/3 vehicle type, ISTA/P will request the CAS control unit is removed.
• 10179835Failure of the electric steering column adjustment at higher temperatures.
• 10179833Visible cracks or hazy areas present in the surface of the LED headlight lens.
• 10177643Customer may experience intermittent warnings regarding the temperature of the engine or transmission.
• 10056107Rolls royce: due to an incorrect software installation, there IS an issue of selecting diagnostics trouble codes (p-codes) and procedure information has been provided to update software. Models RR1, RR2, RR3.

Every Rolls-Royce Phantom model year

Bars are owner complaints, dots mark years with recalls. Select a year to open its report.