Bentley Recall 05V546000: Suspension, Front, Control Arm, Lower Ball Joint

NHTSA recall 05V546000 · announced November 29, 2005 · filed by Bentley Motors Ltd · 80 units affected

The problem

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, DUE TO THE USE OF A NON SELF-LOCKING NUT, THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINT CAN BECOME DISCONNECTED.

The risk

THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

What to do

DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINT SECURING NUTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 9, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BENTLEY AT 1-800-777-6923.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

BENTLEY RECALL NO. RE05/04.CUSTOMERS 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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2005 Bentley Arnage R
• 2005 Bentley Arnage Rl
• 2005 Bentley Arnage T

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.