Rolls-Royce Ghost Recall R/2012/051: Short Circuit May Occur, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 30 Apr 2012
- Launched
- 42
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2012/051
- DVSA reference
Rolls-Royce recalled Ghost vehicles. Some engines are fitted with an additional water pump for the turbo charger. The dealer will replace the water pump for a new more robust version. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Some engines are fitted with an additional water pump for the turbo charger. In some circumstances a crack may develop which then leads to melting of the plug connections and the housing. Further heat development may then lead to scorch damage. In exceptional cases such overheating can lead to smouldering of the water pump. If smouldering occurs an engine compartment fire and vehicle fire cannot be excluded.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SHORT CIRCUIT MAY OCCUR Defect: Some engines are fitted with an additional water pump for the turbo charger. In some circumstances a crack may develop which then leads to melting of the plug connections and the housing. Further heat development may then lead to scorch damage. In exceptional cases such overheating can lead to smouldering of the water pump. If smouldering occurs an engine compartment fire and vehicle fire cannot be excluded. Remedy: The water pump will be replaced for a new more robust version.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to smouldering of the water pump.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the water pump for a new more robust version.
Are You Affected?
Ghost may be included. Rolls-Royce estimates 42 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/2012/051. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ghost, Ghost Black Badges, Ghost ExtendedAffected vehicles manufactured with instrument single layer tempered glass may in certain conditions break | Low | R/2023/275 | |
| 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/2011/148 on 11 Nov 2011, for short circuit may occur. The one launched after it was R/2015/226 on 11 Jan 2016, for side curtain airbags may not deploy correctly. You can also see every Rolls-Royce recall, all recalls launched in 2012 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2012/051, launched 30 April 2012. 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.