Bentley Brooklands recalls

6 official safety recalls for the Bentley Brooklands 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:

  1. Pedestrian mascot may not retract when struck

    Reported September 23, 2010Model years 2006–2009DVSA recall R/2010/1431,077 vehicles affected

    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.

  2. Hood ornament may not retract in a crash

    Reported September 13, 2010Model years 2007–2009NHTSA campaign 10V411000630 vehicles affected

    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> .

  3. Steering column bolts may damage brake pipes

    Reported August 4, 1997Model years 1994–1998NHTSA campaign 97V1220001,621 vehicles affected

    Steering column bolts can contact brake pipes, causing a fluid leak and reduced braking performance. Dealers will reposition the pipes and replace any damaged ones.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
    Defect
    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE BOLTS ATTACHING THE LOWER STEERING COLUMN TO THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING COUPLING CAN CONTACT THE BRAKE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM PIPES LOCATED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
    Consequence
    THIS CONDITION CAN LEAD TO A BRAKE HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAK AND REDUCED BRAKING PERFORMANCE.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL REPOSITION THE PIPES TO PREVENT CONTACT BETWEEN THE PIPES AND BOLTS, AND ANY DAMAGED PIPES WILL BE REPLACED.
    Notes
    OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 1997. 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 1-800-825-9360.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

  4. Brake fluid may reduce braking capability

    Reported December 5, 1995Model years 1996NHTSA campaign 95V230000101 vehicles affected

    An incompatibility between the supplied mineral oil and the hydraulic brake system may cause varying pedal feel and require higher pedal pressure, potentially reducing braking capability. Dealers will drain and refill the system with new mineral oil and replace affected spare bottles.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
    Defect
    AN INCOMPATIBILITY CAN EXIST BETWEEN THE MINERAL OIL SUPPLIED BY CASTROL AND THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM OF THESE VEHICLES.
    Consequence
    THE BRAKE PEDAL FEEL CAN VARY, ESPECIALLY FOLLOWING A PROLONGED PERIOD OF INACTIVITY AND HIGHER PEDAL PRESSURE MAY BE REQUIRED. THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY AND INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL DRAIN THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM AND REFILL THE SYSTEM WITH NEW MINERAL OIL. THE AFFECTED SPARE BOTTLES WILL ALSO BE REPLACED.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: BRAKES; FLUID; HYDRAULIC.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN INTEGRATED HYDRAULIC BRAKING AND LOAD LEVELING SYSTEM WHICH FUNCTIONS BY THE MEANS OF PRESSURIZED MINERAL OIL SUPPLIED BY CASTROL (U.K.) LTD. EACH VEHICLE IS ALSO EQUIPPED WITH A TRUNK-MOUNTED SPARE BOTTLE OF THE SAME MINERAL OIL.NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT ROLLS-ROYCE AT 1-201-967-9100. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

  5. Transmission actuator wire may blow fuse

    Reported August 17, 1995Model years 1994–1996NHTSA campaign 95V1590001,202 vehicles affected

    A wire inside the gearbox actuator can rub against its cover and blow the transmission selector fuse. The driver may be unable to change gears or select Park, disabling the transmission and increasing crash risk. Dealers will reposition the wire to prevent contact.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
    Defect
    AN INCORRECTLY POSITIONED WIRE WITHIN THE ELECTRICALLY OPERATED GEARBOX ACTUATOR CAN CHAFE AGAINST THE COVER CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION SELECTOR FUSE TO BLOW.
    Consequence
    IF THE FUSE BLOWS, THE DRIVER CANNOT CHANGE GEARS OR PLACE THE VEHICLE IN PARK. THIS CONDITION CAN DISABLE THE VEHICLE TRANSMISSION, INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL REPOSITION THE AFFECTED WIRE TO PREVENT CONTACT WITH THE GEARBOX ACTUATOR COVER.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: POWER TRAIN; TRANSMISSION; AUTOMATIC.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SEDAN AND LIMOUSINES.NOTE: 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 1-201-967-9100. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

  6. Brake pipe may leak from contact with heat shield

    Reported April 3, 1995Model years 1995NHTSA campaign 95V07000092 vehicles affected

    The steering column heat shield can contact a brake pipe and eventually cause a hydraulic fluid leak. This can disable the front brakes, though rear braking remains available. Dealers will reposition the pipe and replace any damaged pipe.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
    Defect
    THE LOWER STEERING COLUMN LINKAGE HEAT SHIELD CAN COME IN CONTACT WITH A BRAKE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM PIPE MOUNTED TO THE ENGINE ASSEMBLY, EVENTUALLY RESULTING IN A HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAK.
    Consequence
    IF A HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAK OCCURS, WARNING LIGHTS INDICATING LOSS OF FLUID AND LOSS OF SYSTEM PRESSURE WILL BECOME ILLUMINATED. FRONT BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS WILL BE LOST, ALTHOUGH REAR BRAKING WOULD REMAIN UNAFFECTED.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL REPOSITION THE AFFECTED HYDRAULIC PIPE AND REPLACE ANY DAMAGED PIPE.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: BRAKES; HYDRAULIC.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: NON-TURBO CHARGED PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN INTEGRATED HYDRAULIC BRAKING AND LOAD LEVELING SYSTEM.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, PLEASE CONTACT ROLLS-ROYCE AT 1-201-967-9100. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

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.

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