Filed under: Government/Legal, Recalls, Safety, Bentley, Luxury
One of the brutal truths of the mechanical world is that rust fears no machine. Even the priciest of metal is susceptible to the ill effects of iron-oxide, and it looks like Bentley has found that out firsthand. The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration has just issued a recall for Arnage, Azure and Brooklands models manufactured between 2007 and 2009. The problem? The retractable ‘Flying B’ on the hood may corrode to the point that it doesn’t retract in the event of a crash. NHTSA says that this could be dangerous for pedestrians for obvious reasons.
Still, if you have to go, it could be worse than getting kabobbed on a Bentley, right?
A total of 596 units are affected by the recall (the retractable Flying B is an optional accessory) and Bentley says that it will replace the faulty mechanism free of charge. The work is set to commence on or around September 27, and owners can call Bentley directly for more information. Hit the jump for a look at the press release.
Gallery: Bentley Arnage Final Series
[Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration]
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