Bentley Arnage Recall R/2003/161: Possible Fouling Of Fuel & Brake Pipes, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 2 Oct 2003
- Launched
- 357
- vehicles in the UK
- RJL EJD
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Bentley recalled Arnage vehicles. The potential exists for a foul to occur between the brake modulator pipe and the fuel pipe entering the fuel cooler and a further foul between the brake modulator pre-charge pump and the brake pipes. The dealer will replace in the unlikely event of excessive abrasion the affected pipes. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The potential exists for a foul to occur between the brake modulator pipe and the fuel pipe entering the fuel cooler and a further foul between the brake modulator pre-charge pump and the brake pipes. This may result in eventual abrasive damage to the pipes and possible leakage.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE FOULING OF FUEL & BRAKE PIPES Defect: The potential exists for a foul to occur between the brake modulator pipe and the fuel pipe entering the fuel cooler and a further foul between the brake modulator pre-charge pump and the brake pipes. This may result in eventual abrasive damage to the pipes and possible leakage Remedy: Recall likely affected vehicles to check gap between pipes. If found to be too close or if corrosion protection has worn off remedial action will be taken. In the unlikely event of excessive abrasion the affected pipes will be replaced.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in eventual abrasive damage to the pipes and possible leakage.
The Fix
The dealer will replace in the unlikely event of excessive abrasion the affected pipes.
Are You Affected?
Arnage may be included. Bentley estimates 357 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 campaign code RJL EJD or the DVSA reference R/2003/161. 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/2003/053 on 28 Mar 2003, for steering and brakes power assistance hose may leak. The one launched after it was R/2004/044 on 15 Mar 2004, for possibility that feed or return fuel line quick connectors may not fully re-engage. You can also see every Bentley recall, all recalls launched in 2003 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2003/161, launched 2 October 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.