Vehicle recall 97V182000 · October 21, 1997

1996-1998 Bentley Azure

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The main battery cable can contact a body panel located in the trunk, resulting in damage to the cable insulation.
Consequence: 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.
Notes: Owner notification is expected to begin during October 1997.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 1-201-967-9100.ALSO contact the national highway traffic safety admininistration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 97V182000
Reported to NHTSA: October 21, 1997
Filed by: ROLLS-ROYCE MOTORS, INC.
Owner notification: October 31, 1997
Vehicles potentially affected: 211
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery › Cables

Recall 97V182000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Bentley Azure (1996-1998): 1998, 1997, 1996

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