Rolls Royce called back 27 Phantom Units for fire hazards as Anti-Misfueling Device was missing
New Delhi: The global luxury car maker Rolls Royce has reported to be called back several units of their recent launch ‘Phantom’ due to some manufacturing discrepancies.
It is a bit weird that one of the most prominent luxury car makers in the world compromising with the quality of making but mistakes are common and we should appreciate the manufacturer for detecting the same in very short span after launch.
As per the information Rolls Royce has made 27 units of Phantom this year so far and 7 out of the 27 have already been sold and with their owners currently. As a part of regular inspection, the authorities at the plant have came to know that a component named “anti-misfueling device” was missing in the vehicle. The respective device used to have fitted on the neck of fuel filler which was not being done. The manufacturer immediately informed respective stores which have taken delivery of the defaulted Phantom units and ordered to send them back.
Owners of the respective 7 sold phantoms have been informed about the same and all the 27 units have been brought back to garage. The respective device performs several duties which in turn restrict the chance of catching fire and thus it may be considered as crucial element. It discharges the static electricity produced in the engine and also prevents usage of diesel fuel in order to prevent catching fire.
Rolls Royce has sent a document in connection with the respective blunder happened at their end to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The manufacturer informed that all the Phantom units made from 2nd November, 2012 and 18th January, 2013 might not contain the anti-misfueling device and thus they want to call back the respective units for the safety of valued customers.
Several experts expressed regret against the incident as an ultra luxury car with price tag more than $4 lakh dollars to have safety errors is absolutely insane. Rolls Royce has started the call back earlier this month.
