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Rolls-Royce controversies

Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.

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  1. 2021

    Garuda settles Rolls-Royce lawsuit

    Settlement

    Garuda Indonesia said it would carry out an agreement reached with Rolls-Royce before a mediator and withdraw its lawsuit. The 2018 lawsuit had alleged fraud and sought damages and cancellation of a maintenance contract.

    Source excerpt

    • Indonesian flag carrier Garuda Indonesia has dropped a lawsuit against Rolls-Royce and Rolls-Royce Total Care Services, the flag carrier has noted in a stock exchange announcement.
    • Originally filed in 2018, the lawsuit claimed damages from the British engine OEM for alleged fraud, and sought cancellation of a Total Care maintenance contract for Rolls-Royce Trent 700 engines.
    • According to Bisnis.com, Garuda stated in a Bahasa-language exchange filing that under its settlement, “Garuda will carry out the contents of the agreement that has been agreed with Rolls-Royce before the mediator, and withdraw the lawsuit.”
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  2. 2019

    BMW recalls vehicles over backup camera display problem

    Recall announced

    BMW is recalling more than 257,000 vehicles in the U.S. because drivers might not be able to see the backup camera display. The issue can violate federal safety standards. Owners will be notified, and dealers will update the backup camera software.

    Company response

    • Remediation — BMW

      The repair is simply a software upgrade to fix the issue.

    Source excerpt

    • Also included are Z4 sports cars and the Rolls-Royce Cullinan and Phantom.
    • That violates federal safety standards.
    • DETROIT (AP) — BMW is recalling more than 257,000 vehicles in the U.S. because drivers might not be able to see the backup camera display.
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