From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
Faulty hydraulic shock dampers returned from the Cricklewood depot for repair.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 47\2\ Scan339 | |
| Date | 7th October 1930 | |
| X4117. Ey. C.to Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} C.to Mft. C.to Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} C.to Mr.Brock Hd{Mr Hayward/Mr Huddy}/J1.5/KH. 7. 10. 30. FAULTY HYDRAULIC SHOCK DAMPERS. EX: R.R.CRICKLEWOOD DEPOT. We have received back in Works faulty Hydraulic Shock Dampers as follows :- CUSTOMER. CHASSIS NO. NATURE OF COMPLAINT. R.R.Cricklewood. 28.KR One near side front shock damper - complaint not stated. " 46.OR One offside rear shock damper rattling. " 51.XJ One offside rear shock damper, noisy. " 148.XJ Two front shock dampers knocking. " 16.CN{Mr Chamberain} Two rear shock dampers with oil leaks. The parts have been handed to Mr.Brock for repair - This for your information and decision as to how the respective costs involved should be debited. Hd.{Mr Hayward/Mr Huddy} | ||