Bentley Arnage Recall R/2005/169: Potential Loss Of Directional Control, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 17 Nov 2005
- Launched
- 51
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2005/169
- DVSA reference
Bentley recalled Arnage vehicles. Due to the fitment of a nut without the specified self-locking feature the potential exists for the front suspension lower ball joint to become disconnected. The dealer will replace the both left and right hand front suspension lower ball joint securing nuts. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to the fitment of a nut without the specified self-locking feature the potential exists for the front suspension lower ball joint to become disconnected. This may lead to loss of directional control.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POTENTIAL LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL Defect: Due to the fitment of a nut without the specified self-locking feature the potential exists for the front suspension lower ball joint to become disconnected. This may lead to loss of directional control. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have both left and right hand front suspension lower ball joint securing nuts replaced.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to loss of directional control.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the both left and right hand front suspension lower ball joint securing nuts.
Are You Affected?
Arnage may be included. Bentley estimates 51 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/2005/169. 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 | |
| ArnagePossibility that feed or return fuel line quick connectors may not fully re-engage | Urgent | R/2004/044 | |
| 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/2005/023 on 4 Feb 2005, for fuel pump outlet hose may fracture. The one launched after it was R/2006/024 on 1 Feb 2006, for wheel fixing bolts may loosen. You can also see every Bentley recall, all recalls launched in 2005 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2005/169, launched 17 November 2005. 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.