Vehicle recall 10V411000 · September 13, 2010
Bentley Arnage, Azure and 1 more model
There is a potential for the "b" hood ornament's retracting mechanism to become corroded.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- 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.
- Notes
- Bentley safety recall no. RE10/04.OWNERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 10V411000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 13, 2010
- Filed by
- BENTLEY MOTORS LTD
- Manufacturer campaign
- RE10/04
- Owner notification
- September 28, 2010
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 630
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure › Body › Hood
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Bentley Arnage (2007-2009): 2009, 2008, 2007
- Bentley Azure (2007-2009): 2009, 2008, 2007
- Bentley Brooklands (2007-2009): 2009, 2008, 2007
Has your Bentley been repaired?
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