| Make : BENTLEY | Model : ARNAGE | Year : 1999 |
| Build Dates : - | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 99V139000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19990601 | Date Received by ODI: 19990604 | Date Added to Database: 19990607 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: ROLLS-ROYCE MOTORS, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: ROLLS-ROYCE MOTORS, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 73 00 00 B0001 | ||
| Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 639 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE THERMOSTAT REGULATING THE TEMPERATURE OF THE HEATED SEATS WAS INCORRECTLY POSITIONED DURING ASSEMBLY. THIS INCORRECT POSITIONING CREATES THE POTENTIAL THAT THE SURFACE OF THE HEATED SEAT CAN REACH AN UNACCEPTABLY HIGH TEMPERATURE. |
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Consequence:
IN EXTREME CASES, THIS COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO ANY OBJECT IN CONTACT WITH THE SEAT CUSHION. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL TEMPERATURE CONTROL WITH EACH SEAT EQUIPPED WITH HEATING ELEMENTS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
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