Rolls-Royce Phantom Recall R/2010/154: Possible Reduction In Brake Servo Assistance, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 8 Oct 2010
- Launched
- 689
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2010/154
- DVSA reference
Rolls-Royce recalled Phantom vehicles built between 1 January 2003 and 30 November 2009. Engine oil can enter the brake servo via the brake vacuum pump and vacuum hose. The recall notice describes the fix as: the fitment of a modified servo hose. In addition the checking of the brake servo for contamination and replacement if required. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Engine oil can enter the brake servo via the brake vacuum pump and vacuum hose. If this occurs it could damage the brake servo membrane which may leak so causing a reduction in braking assistance and a requirement to apply increased pedal force to achieve the same braking efficiency.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE REDUCTION IN BRAKE SERVO ASSISTANCE Defect: It is possible that engine oil can enter the brake servo via the brake vacuum pump and vacuum hose. If this occurs it could damage the brake servo membrane which may leak so causing a reduction in braking assistance and a requirement to apply increased pedal force to achieve the same braking efficiency. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles for the fitment of a modified servo hose. In addition the checking of the brake servo for contamination and replacement if required.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause a reduction in braking assistance and a requirement to apply increased pedal force to achieve the same braking efficiency.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: the fitment of a modified servo hose. In addition the checking of the brake servo for contamination and replacement if required.
Are You Affected?
Phantom built between 1 January 2003 and 30 November 2009 may be included. Rolls-Royce estimates 689 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/2010/154. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PhantomSide curtain airbags may not deploy correctly | Urgent | R/2015/226 | |
| SpectreIntegrated brake module | Urgent | R/2024/335 | |
| SpectreIntegrated brake module | Urgent | R/2024/039 | |
| Park Ward, Silver SeraphAir can enter primary circuit of brake master cylinder | Urgent | R/2002/096 | |
| 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/2002/096 on 17 Jul 2002, for air can enter primary circuit of brake master cylinder. The one launched after it was R/2011/148 on 11 Nov 2011, for short circuit may occur. You can also see every Rolls-Royce recall, all recalls launched in 2010 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2010/154, launched 8 October 2010. 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.