Rolls-Royce Corniche Recall R/1995/027: Steering Linkage May Foul A Brake Pipe, Who Is Affected And What To Do

Urgent

How serious

31 Mar 1995

Launched

1

vehicles in the UK

R/1995/027

DVSA reference

Rolls-Royce recalled Corniche vehicles built between 1 May 1994 and 28 February 1995. There is a possibility of a foul condition between the lower steering linkage heatshield and a high pressure hydraulic pipe that feeds the front brakes on left hand drive naturally aspirated cars. The recall notice describes the fix as: recall the one affected vehicle and check the subject brake pipe for condition and clearance between it and the heatshield. If necessary the pipe will be repositioned to ensure adequate clearance is achieved. Should the pipe show signs. You won't usually pay for it.¹

What’s Wrong

There is a possibility of a foul condition between the lower steering linkage heatshield and a high pressure hydraulic pipe that feeds the front brakes on left hand drive naturally aspirated cars.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: STEERING LINKAGE MAY FOUL A BRAKE PIPE Defect: There is a possibility of a foul condition between the lower steering linkage heatshield and a high pressure hydraulic pipe that feeds the front brakes on left hand drive naturally aspirated cars. Remedy: Recall the one affected vehicle and check the subject brake pipe for condition and clearance between it and the heatshield. If necessary the pipe will be repositioned to ensure adequate clearance is achieved. Should the pipe show signs

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The Risk

The recall notice describes the concern as: steering linkage may foul a brake pipe.

The Fix

The recall notice describes the fix as: recall the one affected vehicle and check the subject brake pipe for condition and clearance between it and the heatshield. If necessary the pipe will be repositioned to ensure adequate clearance is achieved. Should the pipe show signs.

Are You Affected?

Corniche built between 1 May 1994 and 28 February 1995 may be included. Rolls-Royce estimates 1 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Rolls-Royce, because not every car in the date range may be included.

What To Do Now

1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Rolls-Royce.
2. Book with any franchised Rolls-Royce dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/1995/027. See how to get a Rolls-Royce recall fixed.
3. Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.

Related Recalls

This is one of 21 Rolls-Royce recalls in DVSA’s data. The one launched after it was R/1995/083 on 5 Dec 1995, for incorrect oil in braking system. You can also see every Rolls-Royce recall, all recalls launched in 1995 and brake recalls across every make.

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Source: DVSA recall R/1995/027, launched 31 March 1995. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.