Recall 10V411 affects 630 2007-2009 Bentley Brooklands, Arnage, and Azure vehicles for a retractable hood-ornament mechanism defect. Repair is free at any franchised Bentley dealer.
Bentley is recalling 630 2007-2009 Brooklands, Arnage, and Azure vehicles because corrosion in the "B" hood ornament retracting mechanism can keep the ornament from retracting in a crash. If the ornament stays raised, it increases injury risk for a pedestrian in a crash, and the Bentley dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The "B" hood ornament on 2007-2009 Bentley Brooklands, Arnage, and Azure vehicles sits on the front edge of the hood. Its retracting mechanism is supposed to pull the ornament down when crash forces trigger it, so the hood surface does not leave the ornament standing upright during an impact. The mechanism depends on small moving parts inside the hood area staying free enough to move.
On affected vehicles, the retracting mechanism can become corroded. Corrosion is metal damage from moisture and road exposure, and it can make the mechanism bind instead of sliding or folding as designed. If the vehicle is involved in a crash, the hood ornament does not retract as intended.
There is no warning sign before failure. The problem is inside the retracting mechanism, so an owner is not expected to feel a change while driving or see a dashboard warning before the mechanism fails to work in a crash.
Who's affected?
Spans the Arnage, Azure, and Brooklands across the 2007-2009 model years, all tied to the hood body structure.
| 2008 Bentley Brooklands | body structure |
|---|---|
| 2007 Bentley Brooklands | body structure |
| 2007 Bentley Arnage | body structure |
| 2007 Bentley Azure | body structure |
| 2008 Bentley Arnage | body structure |
| 2009 Bentley Arnage | body structure |
| 2008 Bentley Azure | body structure |
| 2009 Bentley Azure | body structure |
| 2009 Bentley Brooklands | body structure |
| Units affected | 630 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific car is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the retractable hood ornament stays raised, it increases the risk of injury to a pedestrian during a crash with the vehicle. Confirm whether your VIN is included, then arrange dealer service and avoid delaying the repair. Repair will be free at any franchised Bentley dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2007-2009 Bentley Brooklands, Arnage, or Azure is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Bentley dealer and ask whether the free repair is open for your vehicle.
- Schedule the retractable B mechanism replacement that helps the hood ornament retract in a crash.
- Bring the recall notice if Bentley mailed one. If not, reference recall number 10V411 when you call.
- Call Bentley at 1-617-488-8500 with questions about this recall.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Bentley technician replaces the retractable "B" hood ornament mechanism. The repair addresses corrosion in the retracting mechanism so the ornament retracts as intended during a crash. Bentley's recall remedy began on September 27, 2010, and the replacement is free under the recall. If your VIN is included, ask the Bentley service desk to confirm the hood ornament mechanism replacement and note recall 10V411 on the appointment.
Timeline
| September 13, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| September 28, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V411?
Recall 10V411 covers 630 2007-2009 Bentley Brooklands, Arnage, and Azure vehicles with corrosion in the retractable "B" hood ornament mechanism. If the ornament does not retract in a pedestrian crash, injury risk increases. Bentley dealers replace the retractable mechanism for free.
What should I do if my 2007-2009 Bentley Brooklands, Arnage, or Azure is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Bentley is included in recall 10V411. If it is, contact a franchised Bentley dealer to schedule replacement of the retractable "B" mechanism. Reference recall number 10V411 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Bentley dealers replace the retractable "B" hood ornament mechanism free of charge. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the safety defect at no cost at a franchised Bentley dealer, regardless of where the vehicle was purchased.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is pedestrian injury in a crash. Corrosion in the retracting mechanism can keep the "B" hood ornament from retracting as intended, increasing injury risk if the vehicle strikes a pedestrian. The dealer repair replaces the mechanism for free.
What if I bought this Bentley used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Brooklands, Arnage, or Azure is included, then contact a franchised Bentley dealer and reference recall number 10V411.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V411000 |
|---|---|
| Bentley customer service | 1-617-488-8500 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V411 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V411000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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