Vehicle recall R/2010/143

Bentley Arnage recall: Potential of pedestrian injury

DVSA recall R/2010/143 names the Bentley Arnage and 2 other models. It was launched 23 September 2010. It covers vehicles built 1 October 2006 to 31 March 2009.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2010/143
Launched: 23 September 2010
Issued by: BENTLEY MOTORS LIMITED
Vehicles: DVSA lists 359 on each model line

What can go wrong

It is possible due to a build up of corrosion that the Flying B mascot may not retract correctly when struck. If the vehicle is involved in a collison with a pedestrian and the mascot does not retract correctly the pedestrian may suffer addiional injuries.

The fix

Recall the affected vehicles for the mascot mechanism to be replaced with a later version.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA lists the same vehicle number on each line: 359. It may be a figure per line or for the whole recall.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Bentley Arnage	1 October 2006 to 31 March 2009	359
Bentley Azure	1 October 2006 to 31 March 2009	359
Bentley Brooklands	1 October 2006 to 31 March 2009	359

Is a specific car affected? A recall lists models and build dates, not individual vehicles, so these pages cannot tell you whether one car is included. Enter the registration on the DVSA vehicle recall checker on GOV.UK, or give the vehicle identification number (VIN) to the manufacturer or one of its dealers. Buying used? Ask the seller for proof that any recall work was done.

Other recalls for these models

R/2007/034 Road wheel may become detached 16 February 2007, Bentley Arnage
R/2006/024 Wheel fixing bolts may loosen 1 February 2006, Bentley Arnage
R/2005/169 Potential loss of directional control 17 November 2005, Bentley Arnage
R/2005/023 Fuel pump outlet hose may fracture 4 February 2005, 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

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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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