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2000-2001 Bentley Azure, Bentley Continental R and others recall: emission control

Rolls-Royce Motors, Inc. reported this safety recall on April 16, 2001. It covers about 408 vehicles.

vehicles affected
408
reported
Apr 16, 2001
owners notified
Apr 16, 2001

Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control

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

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 01V096000

Is there a recall on the 2000-2001 Bentley Azure, Bentley Continental R and others emission control?

Yes. Recall 01V096000, reported on April 16, 2001, covers about 408 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 01V096000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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