DEFECT #1 - STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
Posted on: 2010-09-15DescriptionBentley 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.
ConsequenceIf 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 ActionDealers 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.
NotesBentley 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 .