Bentley Recall 97V182000: Electrical System, 12v/24v/48v Battery, Cables

NHTSA recall 97V182000 · announced October 21, 1997 · filed by Rolls-royce Motors, Inc. · 211 units affected

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE MAIN BATTERY CABLE CAN CONTACT A BODY PANEL LOCATED IN THE TRUNK, RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE CABLE INSULATION.

The risk

IF THE BODY PANEL COMES IN CONTACT WITH THE CABLE WIRE, A SHORT CIRCUIT, LOSS OF ELECTRICAL SUPPLY, OR FIRE COULD OCCUR.

What to do

DEALERS WILL REPOSITION THE CABLE AND REPLACE ANY DAMAGED CABLES.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER 1997.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 ADMININISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1996 Bentley Azure
• 1997 Bentley Azure
• 1998 Bentley Azure

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