Rolls-royce Phantom: Side Curtain Airbags May Not Deploy Correctly

Rolls-Royce is recalling 4 Phantom vehicles because the side curtain airbags may not have been manufactured correctly and could fail to deploy properly in a crash. This increases the risk of injury to vehicle occupants. The remedy involves inspecting both sides' airbags and replacing them if necessary.

Recalling firm

ROLLS-ROYCE

Product

Vehicles: ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM. Units affected: 4

Reason

The side curtain air bags for both left and right sides of the vehicle may not have been produced to specification. It is possible for the side curtain air bag may not position itself as intended during a collision thereby further increasing the risk of injury to the occupants. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and inspect the side curtain air bags on both left and right of the vehicle. Where necessary the side curtain air bag will be replaced.

Classification

Class I

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2016-01-11

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/56166406-71e4-4298-a694-ca6751dcdf09