Rolls-Royce Silver Series Recall R/1999/049: Heated Seats May Reach An Unacceptably High Temperature, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 1 Jun 1999
- Launched
- 597
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1999/049
- DVSA reference
Rolls-Royce recalled Silver Series vehicles built between 24 November 1997 and 3 May 1999. Affected the potential exists for the surface of each heated seat to reach an unacceptably high temperature. The dealer will fit an additional control unit to each heated seat. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Affected the potential exists for the surface of each heated seat to reach an unacceptably high temperature. In extreme cases this could cause damage to anything in contact with the seat cushion.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: HEATED SEATS MAY REACH AN UNACCEPTABLY HIGH TEMPERATURE Defect: On the vehicles affected the potential exists for the surface of each heated seat to reach an unacceptably high temperature. In extreme cases this could cause damage to anything in contact with the seat cushion. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and fit an additional control unit to each heated seat.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause damage to anything in contact with the seat cushion.
The Fix
The dealer will fit an additional control unit to each heated seat.
Are You Affected?
Silver Series built between 24 November 1997 and 3 May 1999 may be included. Rolls-Royce estimates 597 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/1999/049. 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 SeriesIncorrect oil in braking system | Urgent | R/1995/083 |
This is one of 21 Rolls-Royce recalls in DVSA’s data. The Rolls-Royce recall launched before it was R/1995/083 on 5 Dec 1995, for incorrect oil in braking system. The one launched after it was R/2002/096 on 17 Jul 2002, for air can enter primary circuit of brake master cylinder. You can also see every Rolls-Royce recall and all recalls launched in 1999.
Source: DVSA recall R/1999/049, launched 1 June 1999. 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.