Bentley Arnage recalls
20 official safety recalls for the Bentley Arnage from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.
Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:
- United States: nhtsa.gov/recalls
- United Kingdom: check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk
Pedestrian mascot may not retract when struck
Corrosion may prevent the Flying B mascot from retracting correctly when struck. In a collision with a pedestrian, this could cause additional injuries. The mascot mechanism will be replaced with a later version.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- POTENTIAL OF PEDESTRIAN INJURY
- Defect
- It is possible due to a build up of corrosion that the Flying B mascot may not retract correctly when struck. If the vehicle is involved in a collison with a pedestrian and the mascot does not retract correctly the pedestrian may suffer addiional injuries.
- Remedy
- Recall the affected vehicles for the mascot mechanism to be replaced with a later version.
Hood ornament may not retract in a crash
Corrosion may prevent the hood ornament’s retracting mechanism from working in a crash, increasing the risk of pedestrian injury. Dealers will replace the retracting mechanism free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
- Defect
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
Wheel bolts may loosen
Dimensionally incorrect wheel bolts may loosen, allowing a road wheel to detach from the hub and increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace all wheel bolts free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
- Defect
- ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE ROAD WHEEL FIXING BOLTS MAY BE DIMENSIONALLY INCORRECT. THE POTENTIAL EXISTS FOR THESE BOLTS TO LOOSEN.
- Consequence
- THIS COULD LEAD TO THE ROAD WHEEL BECOMING DETACHED FROM THE HUB INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL WHEEL BOLTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 24, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BENTLEY AT 248-754-6464.
- Notes
- BENTLEY RECALL NO. RE07/02.CUSTOMERS MAY 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.
Wheel bolts may loosen and allow a wheel to detach
Incorrectly sized wheel retaining bolts may loosen, allowing a wheel to detach. The bolts will be replaced with ones made to the correct specification.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- ROAD WHEEL MAY BECOME DETACHED
- Defect
- It has been identified that affected vehicles have been fitted with wheel retaining bolts which do not conform to the dimensional specification. This can result in the wheel bolts becoming loose with the possibility that a wheel might detach.
- Remedy
- Affected vehicles will be fitted with wheel bolts manufactured to the correct dimensional specification.
Wheel bolts may loosen
An incorrect wheel finish may allow the bolts to loosen, potentially detaching a wheel from the hub and causing a crash. Dealers will replace all wheels and bolts, including the spare, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- WHEELS
- Defect
- ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE WHEELS MAY HAVE AN INCORRECT FINISH, WHICH CAN ALLOW THE BOLTS TO LOOSEN.
- Consequence
- LOOSENING OF THE BOLTS CAN ALLOW THE WHEEL TO BECOME DETACHED FROM THE HUB, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL WHEELS AND BOLTS INCLUDING THE SPARE WHEEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 24, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BENTLEY AT 248-754-6137.
- Notes
- BENTLEY RECALL NO. RE06/01.CUSTOMERS 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.
Wheel fixing bolts may loosen
An incorrect road wheel finish could allow the fixing bolts to loosen, potentially causing a wheel to detach from the hub. All road wheels and fixing bolts will be replaced; this includes the spare if it is a full-size wheel.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- WHEEL FIXING BOLTS MAY LOOSEN
- Defect
- Due to the possibility of the road wheels having an incorrect finish the potential exists for the wheel fixing bolts to loosen. This defect could lead to the road wheel becoming detached from the hub.
- Remedy
- Affected vehicles will have all the road wheels including the spare (if it is a full size wheel) and all the wheel fixing bolts replaced
Front lower ball joint may disconnect
A non-self-locking nut may allow a front lower ball joint to disconnect, potentially causing loss of directional control and a crash. Dealers will replace both front lower ball joint securing nuts free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
- Defect
- ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, DUE TO THE USE OF A NON SELF-LOCKING NUT, THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINT CAN BECOME DISCONNECTED.
- Consequence
- THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINT SECURING NUTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 9, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BENTLEY AT 1-800-777-6923.
- Notes
- BENTLEY RECALL NO. RE05/04.CUSTOMERS 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.
Front suspension ball joint may disconnect
A nut without the specified self-locking feature may allow a front suspension lower ball joint to disconnect, leading to loss of directional control. Both front lower ball joint securing nuts will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- POTENTIAL LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL
- Defect
- Due to the fitment of a nut without the specified self-locking feature the potential exists for the front suspension lower ball joint to become disconnected. This may lead to loss of directional control.
- Remedy
- Recalled vehicles will have both left and right hand front suspension lower ball joint securing nuts replaced.
Fuel pump outlet hose may fracture
The fuel pump outlet hose may fracture and leak fuel. The hose assembly will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- FUEL PUMP OUTLET HOSE MAY FRACTURE
- Defect
- Fuel pump outlet hose has the potential under certain conditions to fracture and leak fuel.
- Remedy
- Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the fuel pump outlet hose assembly.
Fuel line connector may disengage and leak
The fuel feed line connector may disengage and leak fuel, creating a fire risk if fuel reaches an ignition source. Dealers will remove the collar, ensure the connection is fully engaged and install a safety clip.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
- Defect
- ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND LIMOUSINES, THE FUEL FEED LINE QUICK CONNECTOR MAY DISENGAGE, ALLOWING FUEL LEAKAGE.
- Consequence
- FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE QUICK RELEASE COLLAR, ENSURE FULL ENGAGEMENT, AND INSTALL A SAFETY CLIP. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MARCH 23, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BENTLEY AT 1-800-777-6923.
- Notes
- BENTLEY RECALL NO. RE04/02. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Fuel line connectors may not re-engage fully
After disconnection, a fuel feed or return line connector may not re-engage fully, which could allow fuel to leak. The plastic collar will be removed, the connector fully re-engaged and a safety clip fitted.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- POSSIBILITY THAT FEED OR RETURN FUEL LINE QUICK CONNECTORS MAY NOT FULLY RE-ENGAGE.
- Defect
- There is a possibility that following disconnection the potential exists for either the fuel feed or return fuel line quick connectors to not fully re-engage
- Remedy
- Recall affected vehicles remove plastic quick-release collar from the connector fully re-engage and fit safety clip
Brake or fuel pipe may leak after rubbing against ABS pump
A brake or fuel pipe may rub against the ABS pump and wear through, causing a fuel leak or affecting braking. Dealers will inspect the installation and replace parts if necessary.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Defect
- ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND LIMOUSINE VEHICLES, CONTACT CAN OCCUR BETWEEN A BRAKE PIPE OR FUEL PIPE AND THE ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) MODULATOR PUMP. SHOULD THIS HAPPEN, IT COULD RESULT IN EVENTUAL ABRASIVE DAMAGE TO EITHER PIPE, LEADING TO POSSIBLE LEAKAGE.
- Consequence
- THIS COULD AFFECT THE STOPPING DISTANCE WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH, OR A FIRE COULD RESULT IF THERE IS LEAKAGE FROM THE FUEL LINE.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE INSTALLATION OF THE AFFECTED COMPONENTS AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE IT WITH A NEW ONE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 7, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BENTLEY AT 1-800-777-6923.
- Notes
- BENTLEY RECALL NO. RE03/03.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Fuel and brake pipes may wear and leak
Fuel and brake pipes may rub against nearby parts, causing abrasive damage and possible leaks. The gaps will be checked; remedial action will be taken if pipes are too close or their corrosion protection has worn, and excessively worn pipes will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- POSSIBLE FOULING OF FUEL & BRAKE PIPES
- Defect
- The potential exists for a foul to occur between the brake modulator pipe and the fuel pipe entering the fuel cooler and a further foul between the brake modulator pre-charge pump and the brake pipes. This may result in eventual abrasive damage to the pipes and possible leakage
- Remedy
- Recall likely affected vehicles to check gap between pipes. If found to be too close or if corrosion protection has worn off remedial action will be taken. In the unlikely event of excessive abrasion the affected pipes will be replaced.
Hydraulic system hose may leak
A hose carrying hydraulic fluid between the regulator and accumulator may leak and deplete the reservoir, causing loss of steering and braking assistance and increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the hose.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
- Defect
- THE FLEXIBLE HOSE CARRYING CENTRAL HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FLUID BETWEEN THE REGULATOR AND THE ACCUMULATOR COULD LEAK.
- Consequence
- LEAKING FLUID COULD DEPLETE THE RESERVOIR AND CAUSE A LOSS OF POWER ASSIST TO THE STEERING AND BRAKING SYSTEMS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HOSE. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN APRIL 7, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BENTLEY AT 1-800-777-6923.
- Notes
- CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Power assistance hose may leak
The brake and steering power assistance hose may leak. It will be replaced with a hose to the correct specification.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- STEERING AND BRAKES POWER ASSISTANCE HOSE MAY LEAK
- Defect
- Brakes and Steering Power assistance hose may leak
- Remedy
- Recall affected vehicles and replace hose with one to the correct specification
Air in brake fluid feed may impair braking
The brake fluid feed pipe may trap air, which could partly impair the primary brake circuit in some circumstances. Replace both feed hoses and the reservoir with a revised assembly.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- AIR CAN ENTER PRIMARY CIRCUIT OF BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER
- Defect
- The low pressure brake fluid feed pipe between the master cylinder and remote reservoir has the potential to trap air which may in certain circumstances cause partial failure of the primary brake circuit.
- Remedy
- Recall affected vehicles and replace both brake fluid feed hoses and reservoir with a new assembly to revised specification.
Brake feed pipe may trap air
Air trapped in the brake fluid feed pipe could enter the master cylinder, causing excessive pedal travel and partial failure of the primary brake circuit, which may increase crash risk. Dealers will replace both hoses and the brake fluid reservoir free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Defect
- ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND LIMOUSINES, THE LOW PRESSURE BRAKE FLUID FEED PIPE BETWEEN THE MASTER CYLINDER AND REMOTE RESERVOIR HAS THE POTENTIAL TO TRAP OR RETAIN AIR.
- Consequence
- THIS AIR COULD ENTER THE MASTER CYLINDER CAUSING EXCESSIVE PEDAL TRAVEL AND PARTIAL FAILURE OF THE PRIMARY CIRCUIT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH HOSES AND BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 19, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT ROLLS-ROYCE AT 1-800-777-6923.
- Notes
- ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Fuel hoses may leak in the engine compartment
Improperly crimped fuel feed or return hoses may leak in the engine compartment, creating a fire risk if an ignition source is present. Dealers will replace all feed and return hoses, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Defect
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED FUEL FEED AND RETURN HOSES WERE INSTALLED IN SOME OF THESE VEHICLES. THE POSITION OF THE CRIMP SECURING THE RUBBER HOSE MATERIAL TO THE STEEL QUICK RELEASE CONNECTION MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPER. IF THE CRIMP IS NOT PROPERLY POSITION, FUEL LEAKAGE COULD OCCUR IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
- Consequence
- IF AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT, THIS FUEL LEAKAGE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL FEED AND RETURN HOSES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 20, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT ROLLS-ROYCE AT 1-248-340-6464.
- Notes
- ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Fuel return pipe may wear through
The fuel return pipe could wear through from repeated contact with the exhaust manifold and leak fuel. A leak near an ignition source could cause a fire. Dealers will inspect the line routing, reposition the hose if needed, and replace it if damaged.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Defect
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FUEL RETURN PIPE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAN WEAR THROUGH AS THE RESULT OF REPEATED CONTACT WITH THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD AS THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN. IF THE HOSE BECOMES DAMAGED, FUEL LEAKAGE COULD OCCUR.
- Consequence
- FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ROUTING OF THE FUEL RETURN LINE. IF NECESSARY, THE DEALER WILL REPOSITION THE HOSE OR REPLACE IT WITH A NEW HOSE IF IT WAS DAMAGED.
- Notes
- OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN LATE MARCH 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT ROLLS-ROYCE AT 1-800-777-6923.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Heated seat may reach an excessively high temperature
An incorrectly positioned thermostat may allow a heated seat surface to reach an unacceptably high temperature, potentially damaging objects in contact with the cushion. Dealers will install an additional temperature control for each heated seat.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
- Defect
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE THERMOSTAT REGULATING THE TEMPERATURE OF THE HEATED SEATS WAS INCORRECTLY POSITIONED DURING ASSEMBLY. THIS INCORRECT POSITIONING CREATES THE POTENTIAL THAT THE SURFACE OF THE HEATED SEAT CAN REACH AN UNACCEPTABLY HIGH TEMPERATURE.
- Consequence
- IN EXTREME CASES, THIS COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO ANY OBJECT IN CONTACT WITH THE SEAT CUSHION.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL TEMPERATURE CONTROL WITH EACH SEAT EQUIPPED WITH HEATING ELEMENTS.
- Notes
- OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 1, 1999.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT ROLLS-ROYCE AT 1-248-340-5000.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.