| Make : BENTLEY | Model : ARNAGE R | Year : 2003 |
| Build Dates : 20020215 - 20030724 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 03V367000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20031007 | Date Received by ODI: 20031006 | Date Added to Database: 20031015 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: BENTLEY MOTORS LTD | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: BENTLEY MOTORS LTD | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: RE03/03 | ||
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 343 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
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. |
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Remedy:
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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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