Bentley Arnage Recall R/2003/053: Steering And Brakes Power Assistance Hose May Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 28 Mar 2003
- Launched
- 19
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2003/053
- DVSA reference
Bentley recalled Arnage vehicles built between 6 November 2002 and 14 January 2003. Brakes and Steering Power assistance hose may leak. The dealer will replace hose with one to the correct specification. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Brakes and Steering Power assistance hose may leak.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: STEERING AND BRAKES POWER ASSISTANCE HOSE MAY LEAK Defect: Brakes and Steering Power assistance hose may leak Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and replace hose with one to the correct specification
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: steering and brakes power assistance hose may leak.
The Fix
The dealer will replace hose with one to the correct specification.
Are You Affected?
Arnage built between 6 November 2002 and 14 January 2003 may be included. Bentley estimates 19 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?
Choose the make and model so we can match recalls to your car.
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/2003/053. 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 | |
| ArnagePossibility that feed or return fuel line quick connectors may not fully re-engage | Urgent | R/2004/044 |
This is one of 46 Bentley recalls in DVSA’s data. The Bentley recall launched before it was R/2002/095 on 17 Jul 2002, for air can enter primary circuit of brake master cylinder. The one launched after it was R/2003/161 on 2 Oct 2003, for possible fouling of fuel & brake pipes. You can also see every Bentley recall, all recalls launched in 2003 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2003/053, launched 28 March 2003. 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.