Rolls-Royce Ghost Recall R/2011/148: Short Circuit May Occur, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 11 Nov 2011
- Launched
- 170
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2011/148
- DVSA reference
Rolls-Royce recalled Ghost vehicles. Due to the ingress of moisture it is possible that a short circuit can occur in the additional coolant pump for the exhaust turbocharger. The recall notice describes the fix as: the replacement of the additional coolant pump. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to the ingress of moisture it is possible that a short circuit can occur in the additional coolant pump for the exhaust turbocharger. The driver will be informed of the issue by a warning message on the display in the instrument panel. If not addressed it is possible for further heat build up in the pump which may cause the plug connection and housing to melt and in extreme cases a localised fire in the engine compartment or vehicle.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SHORT CIRCUIT MAY OCCUR Defect: Due to the ingress of moisture it is possible that a short circuit can occur in the additional coolant pump for the exhaust turbocharger. The driver will be informed of the issue by a warning message on the display in the instrument panel. If not addressed it is possible for further heat build up in the pump which may cause the plug connection and housing to melt and in extreme cases a localised fire in the engine compartment or vehicle. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles for the replacement of the additional coolant pump.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the plug connection and housing to melt and in extreme cases a localised fire in the engine compartment or vehicle.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: the replacement of the additional coolant pump.
Are You Affected?
Ghost may be included. Rolls-Royce estimates 170 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/2011/148. 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?.
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|---|---|---|---|
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| Ghost, Ghost Extended WheelbaseEmergency call (ecall) function is not available | Book soon | R/2022/247 | |
| Cullinan, GhostThe fuel tank feed line connection may not be fitted correctly | Urgent | R/2022/097 | |
| GhostThe auxilliary water pump's electronic circuit board can lead to short circuit | Urgent | R/2019/058 | |
| GhostHead airbag may not deploy correctly | Urgent | R/2018/037 |
This is one of 21 Rolls-Royce recalls in DVSA’s data. The Rolls-Royce recall launched before it was R/2010/154 on 8 Oct 2010, for possible reduction in brake servo assistance. The one launched after it was R/2012/051 on 30 Apr 2012, for short circuit may occur. You can also see every Rolls-Royce recall, all recalls launched in 2011 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2011/148, launched 11 November 2011. 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.