Bentley Motors Turbo: Possible Fouling Of Brake Pipes
Recall Summary Bentley Motors is recalling 70 Turbo and Continental vehicles in the United Kingdom because brake pipes may be routed incorrectly, which could cause them to foul and potentially lead to brake failure. Dealers will inspect the hydraulic pipes and adjust them if there isn't enough clearance between them. This is a Class I recall.
- Recalling firm
- BENTLEY MOTORS LIMITED
- Product
- Vehicles: BENTLEY MOTORS TURBO, BENTLEY MOTORS CONTINENTAL. Units affected: 70
- Reason
- Due to incorrect routing of the pipes connecting the brake pumps to the hydraulic accumulators there is a possibility of a foul condition between these pipes which if not corrected could result in brake failure. Remedy: The affected vehicles are being recalled for inspection of the hydraulic pipes concerned. Where pipe clearance is found to be insufficient this will be adjusted to accord with the manufacturers specification.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 1997-03-21
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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