2007 BENTLEY AZURE

1 recalls — 0 complaints

10V411000 Sep 13, 2010
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
Defect Description
BENTLEY IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 ARNAGER, ARNAGET, ARNAGE RL, BROOKLANDS, AND AZURE VEHICLES. THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR THE "B" HOOD ORNAMENT'S RETRACTING MECHANISM TO BECOME CORRODED. THIS MAY LEAD TO THE "B" HOOD ORNAMENT NOT RETRACTING AS INTENDED WHEN A VEHICLE IS INVOLVED IN A... Read more
Consequence
IF THE HOOD ORNAMENT DOES NOT RETRACT, IT COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO A PEDESTRIAN IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH BETWEEN THE VEHICLE AND THE PEDESTRIAN.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RETRACTABLE "B" MECHANISM FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BENTLEY AT 1-617-488-8500.
630 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: BENTLEY MOTORS LTD

No complaints found for this vehicle.

EPA Fuel Economy — 2007 BENTLEY AZURE

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
6.7L 8-cyl, Automatic (S6) (Rear-Wheel Drive) 10.0 15.0 11.0 Premium $6,300

CO2 Emissions: 807.9 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

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

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

Other BENTLEY Models

Model Recalls Complaints
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BENTAYGA 32 20 View
CONTINENTAL 22 4 View
CONTINENTAL GTC 19 4 View
CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR 18 13 View
MULSANNE 16 0 View
BROOKLANDS 15 0 View
FLYING SPUR 15 5 View