Item Affected: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Date Announced: 07/15/2002
Description of Recall: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND LIMOUSINES, THE LOW PRESSURE BRAKE FLUID FEED PIPE BETWEEN THE MASTER CYLINDER AND REMOTE RESERVOIR HAS THE POTENTIAL TO TRAP OR RETAIN AIR.
Conequence: THIS AIR COULD ENTER THE MASTER CYLINDER CAUSING EXCESSIVE PEDAL TRAVEL AND PARTIAL FAILURE OF THE PRIMARY CIRCUIT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Action Need To Fix It: DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH HOSES AND BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 19, 2002. 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.
Notes: ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Item Affected: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Date Announced: 10/06/2003
Description of Recall: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND LIMOUSINE VEHICLES, CONTACT CAN OCCUR BETWEEN A BRAKE PIPE OR FUEL PIPE AND THE ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) MODULATOR PUMP. SHOULD THIS HAPPEN, IT COULD RESULT IN EVENTUAL ABRASIVE DAMAGE TO EITHER PIPE, LEADING TO POSSIBLE LEAKAGE.
Conequence: THIS COULD AFFECT THE STOPPING DISTANCE WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH, OR A FIRE COULD RESULT IF THERE IS LEAKAGE FROM THE FUEL LINE.
Action Need To Fix It: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE INSTALLATION OF THE AFFECTED COMPONENTS AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE IT WITH A NEW ONE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 7, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BENTLEY AT 1-800-777-6923.
Notes: BENTLEY RECALL NO. RE03/03. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Item Affected: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Date Announced: 03/16/2004
Description of Recall: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND LIMOUSINES, THE FUEL FEED LINE QUICK CONNECTOR MAY DISENGAGE, ALLOWING FUEL LEAKAGE.
Conequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Action Need To Fix It: DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE QUICK RELEASE COLLAR, ENSURE FULL ENGAGEMENT, AND INSTALL A SAFETY CLIP. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MARCH 23, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BENTLEY AT 1-800-777-6923.
Notes: BENTLEY RECALL NO. RE04/02. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).