Recall 10V411000
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | BENTLEY | ARNAGE |
| 2007 | BENTLEY | AZURE |
| 2007 | BENTLEY | BROOKLANDS |
| 2008 | BENTLEY | ARNAGE |
| 2008 | BENTLEY | AZURE |
| 2008 | BENTLEY | BROOKLANDS |
| 2009 | BENTLEY | ARNAGE |
| 2009 | BENTLEY | AZURE |
| 2009 | BENTLEY | BROOKLANDS |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.