NHTSA Recall # | 68850 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 10V411000 |
MFG Compaign # | RE10/04 |
Manufacturer | BENTLEY MOTORS LTD |
Supplier | BENTLEY |
Brand | BENTLEY |
Model | ARNAGE |
Model Year | 2008 |
Component | STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD |
Date of notification | 28/09/10 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/10/06 |
End date of manufacturing | 30/03/09 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 13/09/10 |
Report created | 15/09/10 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 630 |
Defect summary | 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 summary | 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. |
Corrective action | 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. |
Recall 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 . |