OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
06V313000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Reported Aug 17, 2006 · BENTLEY MOTORS LTD
Summary
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE BETWEEN A BRAKE PIPE AND AN ENGINE MOUNTED HOSE CLIP, WHICH COULD EVENTUALLY RESULT IN FAILURE OF THE BRAKE PIPE.
Consequence
THIS FAILURE COULD RESULT IN AN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE WHEN BRAKING INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH AND ALSO A RISK OF FIRE DUE TO BRAKE FLUID ESCAPING INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT TO ASCERTAIN THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE BRAKE PIPE AND HOSE CLIP AND REPAIR AS NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 5, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BENTLEY AT 248-754-6137.
Notes
BENTLEY RECALL NO. RE06/02.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATIONBENTLEY RECALL NO. RE06/02.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
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Vehicle entries in this campaign
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