1997 BENTLEY AZURE
3 recalls, 0 complaints - 3 TSBs
97V182000 Oct 21, 1997
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE MAIN BATTERY CABLE CAN CONTACT A BODY PANEL LOCATED IN THE TRUNK, RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE CABLE INSULATION.
Consequence
IF THE BODY PANEL COMES IN CONTACT WITH THE CABLE WIRE, A SHORT CIRCUIT, LOSS OF ELECTRICAL SUPPLY, OR FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPOSITION THE CABLE AND REPLACE ANY DAMAGED CABLES.
97V122000 Aug 4, 1997
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE BOLTS ATTACHING THE LOWER STEERING COLUMN TO THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING COUPLING CAN CONTACT THE BRAKE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM PIPES LOCATED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN LEAD TO A BRAKE HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAK AND REDUCED BRAKING PERFORMANCE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPOSITION THE PIPES TO PREVENT CONTACT BETWEEN THE PIPES AND BOLTS, AND ANY DAMAGED PIPES WILL BE REPLACED.
97V050000 Mar 27, 1997
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
TWO HYDRAULIC SYSTEM PIPES CONNECTING THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE PUMPS TO THE ACCUMULATORS CAN CONTACT EACH OTHER, RESULTING IN A HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAK.
Consequence
CHAFING OF THE PIPES CAN RESULT IN A FLUID LEAK AND CONSEQUENT LOSS OF BRAKING PERFORMANCE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPOSITION THE PIPES TO PREVENT CONTACT BETWEEN THE TWO PIPES.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1997 BENTLEY AZURE
3 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE | 1 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
| 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 |
2064337.2
Nov 2, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Usage of E10 Fuel Customer Statement: -In the event a customer asks if E10 fuel can be used, the operative must refer to the Technical background section of this TPI
2064337.2
Nov 2, 2022
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Usage of E10 Fuel Customer Statement: -In the event a customer asks if E10 fuel can be used, the operative must refer to the Technical background section of this TPI
SB-09-077
Jun 2, 2009
105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
BENTLEY: WORKSHOP ACTION BENTLEY ARNAGE & AZURE DRIVELINE REFINEMENT. *PE
NHTSA Safety Investigations, BENTLEY AZURE
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE01004
Opened: Feb 15, 2001 , Closed: Mar 29, 2001
VEHICLE EXPLOSION
ALLEGED THAT IMMEDIATELY AFTER REFUELING, A DEALERSHIP TECHNICIAN WAS DRIVING A BRAND NEW VEHICLE AWAY FROM THE REFUELING PUMP AND AN EXPLOSION INSIDE THE VEHICLE OCCURRED.
BENTLEY AZURE - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the BENTLEY AZURE across all model years (1992, 2009).
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Total Recalls
2
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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