WheelsRecall 06V-040 · Bentley vehicles
BENTLEY MOTORS LTD recall 06V-040 covers 27 Bentley vehicles for a wheels problem, reported to NHTSA on February 10, 2006.
Source: NHTSA recall 06V040000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE WHEELS MAY HAVE AN INCORRECT FINISH, WHICH CAN ALLOW THE BOLTS TO LOOSEN.
The risk
LOOSENING OF THE BOLTS CAN ALLOW THE WHEEL TO BECOME DETACHED FROM THE HUB, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL WHEELS AND BOLTS INCLUDING THE SPARE WHEEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 24, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BENTLEY AT 248-754-6137.
BENTLEY RECALL NO. RE06/01.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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 1, 2004 to May 31, 2005. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.