Rolls-Royce Silver Series Recall R/1995/083: Incorrect Oil In Braking System, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 5 Dec 1995
- Launched
- 65
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1995/083
- DVSA reference
Rolls-Royce recalled Silver Series vehicles built between 24 June 1995 and 29 September 1995. The braking systems were filled with mineral oil from identified batches which could have an adverse effect on braking performance. The recall notice describes the fix as: braking systems drained and filled with new mineral oil. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The braking systems were filled with mineral oil from identified batches which could have an adverse effect on braking performance.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: INCORRECT OIL IN BRAKING SYSTEM Defect: During manufacture the braking systems were filled with mineral oil from identified batches which could have an adverse effect on braking performance. Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles to have the braking systems drained and filled with new mineral oil.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: incorrect oil in braking system.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: braking systems drained and filled with new mineral oil.
Are You Affected?
Silver Series built between 24 June 1995 and 29 September 1995 may be included. Rolls-Royce estimates 65 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.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Rolls-Royce.
- Book with any franchised Rolls-Royce dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/1995/083. See how to get a Rolls-Royce recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver SeriesHeated seats may reach an unacceptably high temperature | Low | R/1999/049 | |
| SpectreIntegrated brake module | Urgent | R/2024/335 | |
| SpectreIntegrated brake module | Urgent | R/2024/039 | |
| PhantomPossible reduction in brake servo assistance | Urgent | R/2010/154 | |
| Park Ward, Silver SeraphAir can enter primary circuit of brake master cylinder | Urgent | R/2002/096 |
This is one of 21 Rolls-Royce recalls in DVSA’s data. The Rolls-Royce recall launched before it was R/1995/027 on 31 Mar 1995, for steering linkage may foul a brake pipe. The one launched after it was R/1999/049 on 1 Jun 1999, for heated seats may reach an unacceptably high temperature. You can also see every Rolls-Royce recall, all recalls launched in 1995 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/1995/083, launched 5 December 1995. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.