Bentley Recall 97V050000: Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

NHTSA recall 97V050000 · announced March 27, 1997 · filed by Rolls-royce Motors, Inc. · 38 units affected

The problem

TWO HYDRAULIC SYSTEM PIPES CONNECTING THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE PUMPS TO THE ACCUMULATORS CAN CONTACT EACH OTHER, RESULTING IN A HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAK.

The risk

CHAFING OF THE PIPES CAN RESULT IN A FLUID LEAK AND CONSEQUENT LOSS OF BRAKING PERFORMANCE.

What to do

DEALERS WILL REPOSITION THE PIPES TO PREVENT CONTACT BETWEEN THE TWO PIPES.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BEGIN DURING APRIL 1997. NOTE: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 ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1997 Bentley Azure
• 1997 Bentley Turbo R

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