Bentley Arnage, Arnage 4.4L Birkin, Arnage Green Label And 3 More Recall R/2002/095: Air Can Enter Primary Circuit Of Brake Master Cylinder, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 17 Jul 2002
- Launched
- 1,177
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2002/095
- DVSA reference
Bentley recalled Arnage, Arnage 4.4L Birkin, Arnage Green Label and 3 more vehicles built between 1 January 1998 and 30 June 2002. The low pressure brake fluid feed pipe between the master cylinder and remote reservoir has the potential to trap air which may in certain circumstances cause partial failure of the primary brake circuit. The dealer will replace both brake fluid feed hoses and reservoir with a new assembly to revised specification. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The low pressure brake fluid feed pipe between the master cylinder and remote reservoir has the potential to trap air which may in certain circumstances cause partial failure of the primary brake circuit.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: AIR CAN ENTER PRIMARY CIRCUIT OF BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER Defect: The low pressure brake fluid feed pipe between the master cylinder and remote reservoir has the potential to trap air which may in certain circumstances cause partial failure of the primary brake circuit. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and replace both brake fluid feed hoses and reservoir with a new assembly to revised specification.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: air can enter primary circuit of brake master cylinder.
The Fix
The dealer will replace both brake fluid feed hoses and reservoir with a new assembly to revised specification.
Are You Affected?
Arnage, Arnage 4.4L Birkin, Arnage Green Label and 3 more built between 1 January 1998 and 30 June 2002 may be included. Bentley estimates 1,177 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Bentley, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Bentley.
- Book with any franchised Bentley dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/2002/095. See how to get a Bentley recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arnage, Azure, BrooklandsPotential of pedestrian injury | Low | R/2010/143 | |
| Arnage, AzureRoad wheel may become detached | Book soon | R/2007/034 | |
| ArnageWheel fixing bolts may loosen | Book soon | R/2006/024 | |
| ArnagePotential loss of directional control | Book soon | R/2005/169 | |
| Arnage LE Mans, Arnage LWB, Arnage RED LabelFuel pump outlet hose may fracture | Urgent | R/2005/023 |
This is one of 46 Bentley recalls in DVSA’s data. The Bentley recall launched before it was R/1997/078 on 16 Oct 1997, for possible short circuiting. The one launched after it was R/2003/053 on 28 Mar 2003, for steering and brakes power assistance hose may leak. You can also see every Bentley recall, all recalls launched in 2002 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2002/095, launched 17 July 2002. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.