1998 BENTLEY AZURE

2 recalls — 0 complaints

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.
211 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: ROLLS-ROYCE MOTORS, INC.
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.
1,621 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: ROLLS-ROYCE MOTORS, INC.

No complaints found for this vehicle.

EPA Fuel Economy — 1998 BENTLEY AZURE

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
6.7L 8-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) 10.0 15.0 12.0 Premium $5,750

CO2 Emissions: 740.6 g/mile (Subcompact Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

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
PE — Closed — Model Year: 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).

20 Total Recalls
2 Total Complaints
1 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

BENTLEY AZURE — Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
2010 0 2 View
2009 1 0 View
2008 1 0 View
2007 1 0 View
2001 1 0 View
2000 1 0 View
1998 (current) 2 0
1997 3 0 View
1996 4 0 View
1995 2 0 View
1994 2 0 View
1993 1 0 View
1992 1 0 View

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