Bentley Azure recalls

There are 7 safety recalls on record for the Bentley Azure, covering 4,211 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

Bentley Azure recalls by model year

2009 1 2008 1 2007 1 2001 1 2000 1 1998 2 1997 3 1996 4 1995 2 1994 2 1993 1 1992 1

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Structure: body: hoodReported September 13, 2010 · 630 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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.
Remedy: 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 number 10V411000 · Recall details

Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission controlReported April 16, 2001 · 408 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Fuel vapors stored in the vehicle's evaporative emission control system could enter a body cavity behind the rocker panel on the driver's side.
Risk: If vapor is emitted and collects in the cavity, the resulting air/vapor mixture could be ignited if the central window operating mechanism is activated.
Remedy: Dealers will install a plated mild steel extension pipe to the leak detection filter of the vehicle which will ensure that any vapor emanating from the evaporative emission control system is vented to the outside of the vehicle. Owner notification began april 16, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact rolls-royce at 1‑800‑777‑6923.

Recall number 01V096000 · Recall details

Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cablesReported October 21, 1997 · 211 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The main battery cable can contact a body panel located in the trunk, resulting in damage to the cable insulation.
Risk: If the body panel comes in contact with the cable wire, a short circuit, loss of electrical supply, or fire could occur.
Remedy: Dealers will reposition the cable and replace any damaged cables.

Recall number 97V182000 · Recall details

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsReported August 4, 1997 · 1,621 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The bolts attaching the lower steering column to the intermediate steering coupling can contact the brake hydraulic system pipes located in the engine compartment.
Risk: This condition can lead to a brake hydraulic fluid leak and reduced braking performance.
Remedy: Dealers will reposition the pipes to prevent contact between the pipes and bolts, and any damaged pipes will be replaced.

Recall number 97V122000 · Recall details

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsReported March 27, 1997 · 38 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Two hydraulic system pipes connecting the hydraulic brake pumps to the accumulators can contact each other, resulting in a hydraulic fluid leak.
Risk: Chafing of the pipes can result in a fluid leak and consequent loss of braking performance.
Remedy: Dealers will reposition the pipes to prevent contact between the two pipes.

Recall number 97V050000 · Recall details

Service brakes, hydraulic: fluidReported December 5, 1995 · 101 vehicles affected

What is wrong: An incompatibility can exist between the mineral oil supplied by castrol and the hydraulic brake system of these vehicles.
Risk: The brake pedal feel can vary, especially following a prolonged period of inactivity and higher pedal pressure may be required. This condition can cause a loss of braking capability and increase the potential for a vehicle accident.
Remedy: Dealers will drain the hydraulic system and refill the system with new mineral oil. The affected spare bottles will also be replaced.

Recall number 95V230000 · Recall details

Power train: automatic transmissionReported August 17, 1995 · 1,202 vehicles affected

What is wrong: An incorrectly positioned wire within the electrically operated gearbox actuator can chafe against the cover causing the transmission selector fuse to blow.
Risk: If the fuse blows, the driver cannot change gears or place the vehicle in park. This condition can disable the vehicle transmission, increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Remedy: Dealers will reposition the affected wire to prevent contact with the gearbox actuator cover.

Recall number 95V159000 · Recall details

Questions about the Bentley Azure recalls

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Do I have to pay for a recall repair?

No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.

How many recalls does the Bentley Azure have?

7, covering structure, engine and engine cooling and electrical system.

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