NHTSA Recall 03V367000
Filed by Bentley Motors, Ltd.. Component: Fuel System, Gasoline. Reported 2003-10-06. An estimated 343 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
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.
Risk
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.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: RE03/03
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).
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2002 Bentley Arnage Limousine
- 2003 Bentley Arnage Limousine
- 2004 Bentley Arnage Limousine
- 2002 Bentley Arnage Lwb
- 2003 Bentley Arnage Lwb
- 2004 Bentley Arnage Lwb
- 2002 Bentley Arnage R
- 2003 Bentley Arnage R
- 2004 Bentley Arnage R
- 2002 Bentley Arnage RL
- 2003 Bentley Arnage RL
- 2004 Bentley Arnage RL
- 2002 Bentley Arnage T
- 2003 Bentley Arnage T
- 2004 Bentley Arnage T