Filed under: Government/Legal, Recalls, Safety, Bentley, Luxury
Bentley Flying B - Click above for high-res image gallery
One of the brutal truths of the mechanical world is that rust fears no machine. Even the priciest of metal is susceptible to the ill effects of iron-oxide, and it looks like
Bentley has found that out firsthand. The
National Highway Transportation Safety Administration has just issued a recall for
Arnage,
Azure and
Brooklands models manufactured between 2007 and 2009. The problem? The retractable 'Flying B' on the hood may corrode to the point that it doesn't retract in the event of a crash. NHTSA says that this could be dangerous for pedestrians for obvious reasons.
Still, if you have to go, it could be worse than getting kabobbed on a Bentley, right?
A total of 596 units are affected by the recall (the retractable Flying B is an optional accessory) and Bentley says that it will replace the faulty mechanism free of charge. The work is set to commence on or around September 27, and owners can call Bentley directly for more information. Hit the jump for a look at the press release.
[Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration]
Say It Ain't So: Bentley issues recall over retractable hood ornament rust originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 20 Sep 2010 15:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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