Bentley Arnage Recall R/2004/044: Possibility That Feed Or Return Fuel Line Quick Connectors May Not Fully Re-engage, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 15 Mar 2004
- Launched
- 489
- vehicles in the UK
- 04/02
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Bentley recalled Arnage vehicles. Following disconnection the potential exists for either the fuel feed or return fuel line quick connectors to not fully re-engage. The dealer will remove plastic quick-release collar from the connector fully re-engage and fit safety clip. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Following disconnection the potential exists for either the fuel feed or return fuel line quick connectors to not fully re-engage.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBILITY THAT FEED OR RETURN FUEL LINE QUICK CONNECTORS MAY NOT FULLY RE-ENGAGE. Defect: There is a possibility that following disconnection the potential exists for either the fuel feed or return fuel line quick connectors to not fully re-engage Remedy: Recall affected vehicles remove plastic quick-release collar from the connector fully re-engage and fit safety clip
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: possibility that feed or return fuel line quick connectors may not fully re-engage.
The Fix
The dealer will remove plastic quick-release collar from the connector fully re-engage and fit safety clip.
Are You Affected?
Arnage may be included. Bentley estimates 489 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 campaign code 04/02 or the DVSA reference R/2004/044. 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 | |
| ArnagePossible fouling of fuel & brake pipes | Urgent | R/2003/161 |
This is one of 46 Bentley recalls in DVSA’s data. The Bentley recall launched before it was R/2003/161 on 2 Oct 2003, for possible fouling of fuel & brake pipes. The one launched after it was R/2005/023 on 4 Feb 2005, for fuel pump outlet hose may fracture. You can also see every Bentley recall, all recalls launched in 2004 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2004/044, launched 15 March 2004. 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.