NHTSA Recall 10V411000
NHTSA Campaign Id 10V411000; Date: Sep. 13, 2010
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 Bentley Arnage; 2008 Bentley Arnage; 2009 Bentley Arnage; 2007 Bentley Azure; 2008 Bentley Azure; 2009 Bentley Azure; 2007 Bentley Brooklands; 2008 Bentley Brooklands; 2009 Bentley Brooklands
Component: Structure:body:hood
Manufactured by: Bentley Motors Ltd
Affected Units:: 630
Recall 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.
How to 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.
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 .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 28, 2010
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