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HighNHTSA·10V411000·Announced 2010-09-13

Bentley Recalls 2007-2009 Models for Hood Ornament Retraction Defect

Bentley is recalling 2007-2009 Arnage, Brooklands, and Azure vehicles because the hood ornament may fail to retract in a crash, increasing pedestrian injury risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where a component may fail to retract in a crash, posing a risk of harm to pedestrians, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Bentley Motors Ltd is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Arnage, Arnage T, Arnage RL, Brooklands, and Azure vehicles. The recall addresses a potential defect in the retraction mechanism of the "B" hood ornament, which may become corroded. This corrosion can prevent the ornament from retracting as intended when the vehicle is involved in a crash.

If the hood ornament fails to retract during a collision, it could increase the risk of injury to a pedestrian. The defect is classified under the body structure component, specifically the hood.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
BENTLEY BROOKLANDS, ARNAGE, AZURE
Brand
BENTLEY
Manufacturer
BENTLEY MOTORS LTD
Category
Vehicle — Luxury Sedan/Coupe
Hazard
Affected units
630

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (3)

  • BROOKLANDS
  • ARNAGE
  • AZURE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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