Vehicle recall R/2005/169

Bentley Arnage recall: Potential loss of directional control

DVSA recall R/2005/169 names the Bentley Arnage. It was launched 17 November 2005. DVSA does not record the build dates for this recall.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2005/169
Launched: 17 November 2005
Issued by: BENTLEY MOTORS LIMITED
Vehicles: 51 across the lines below

What can go wrong

Due to the fitment of a nut without the specified self-locking feature the potential exists for the front suspension lower ball joint to become disconnected. This may lead to loss of directional control.

The fix

Recalled vehicles will have both left and right hand front suspension lower ball joint securing nuts replaced.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Bentley Arnage	not recorded	51

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Other recalls for these models

R/2006/024 Wheel fixing bolts may loosen 1 February 2006, Bentley Arnage
R/2005/023 Fuel pump outlet hose may fracture 4 February 2005, Bentley Arnage
R/2007/034 Road wheel may become detached 16 February 2007, Bentley Arnage
R/2004/044 Possibility that feed or return fuel line quick connectors may not fully re-engage. 15 March 2004, Bentley Arnage
R/2003/161 Possible fouling of fuel & brake pipes 2 October 2003, Bentley Arnage
R/2003/053 Steering and brakes power assistance hose may leak 28 March 2003, Bentley Arnage

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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