Bentley recall: Structure
What is wrong
Bentley is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 arnager, arnaget, arnage rl, brooklands, and azure vehicles. There is a potential for the "b" hood ornament's retracting mechanism to become corroded. This may lead to the "b" hood ornament not retracting as intended when a vehicle is involved in a crash.
What could happen
If the hood ornament does not retract, it could increase the risk of injury to a pedestrian in the event of a crash between the vehicle and the pedestrian.
The fix
Dealers will replace the retractable "b" mechanism free of charge. The safety recall began on september 27, 2010. Owners may contact bentley at 1-617-488-8500.
Vehicles covered
- Bentley Arnage 2007–2009
- Bentley Azure 2007–2009
- Bentley Brooklands 2007–2009
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 10V411000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Bentley Motors Ltd
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sep 13, 2010
- Owners notified
- Sep 28, 2010
- Vehicles or items affected
- 630
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Oct 1, 2006 to Mar 30, 2009
- Part
- Structure › Body › Hood
- Maker's own recall number
- RE10/04
Notes
Bentley safety recall no. Re10/04.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.