2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost Recalled for Fire Risk

Just the Facts:

• Rolls-Royce is recalling 589 Ghosts because of a defective electric auxiliary water pump that could lead to a vehicle fire, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
• The Ghost recall is related to a recent BMW recall of 32,084 2008-'11 vehicles for the same issue.
• Rolls-Royce said it is not aware of any accidents or injuries related to the recall.

WASHINGTON — Rolls-Royce is recalling 589 Ghosts because of a defective electric auxiliary water pump that could lead to a vehicle fire, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

"The circuit board for the electric auxiliary water pump can overheat," said NHTSA in its recalls summary of the problem. "This could lead to a smoldering of the pump or an engine compartment or vehicle fire."

All of the affected vehicles are equipped with turbocharged engines.

The Ghost recall is related to a recent BMW recall of 32,084 2008-'11 vehicles for the same issue.

Rolls-Royce told the federal safety agency that it decided to conduct the recall "although there were no occurrences from the field in Rolls-Royce vehicles." The luxury automaker said it is not aware of any accidents or injuries related to the recall. It said it became aware of the problem "through BMW internal quality control analyses and processes."

BMW reported 102 known cases of pump failure in BMW vehicles globally. Two of the cases resulted in engine compartment fires.

Rolls-Royce dealers will replace the auxiliary water pump. The recall is expected to begin sometime in November. Owners can contact Rolls-Royce at 1-877-877-3735.

Inside Line says: If you own a 2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost, be aware that a recall is in the works.