Bentley Arnage Recall R/2006/024: Wheel Fixing Bolts May Loosen, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 1 Feb 2006
- Launched
- 55
- vehicles in the UK
- RE06/01
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Bentley recalled Arnage vehicles built between 1 January 2004 and 31 May 2005. Due to the possibility of the road wheels having an incorrect finish the potential exists for the wheel fixing bolts to loosen. The recall notice describes the fix as: will have all the road wheels including the spare (if it is a full size wheel) and all the wheel fixing bolts replaced. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to the possibility of the road wheels having an incorrect finish the potential exists for the wheel fixing bolts to loosen. This defect could lead to the road wheel becoming detached from the hub.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: WHEEL FIXING BOLTS MAY LOOSEN Defect: Due to the possibility of the road wheels having an incorrect finish the potential exists for the wheel fixing bolts to loosen. This defect could lead to the road wheel becoming detached from the hub. Remedy: Affected vehicles will have all the road wheels including the spare (if it is a full size wheel) and all the wheel fixing bolts replaced
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to the road wheel becoming detached from the hub.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: will have all the road wheels including the spare (if it is a full size wheel) and all the wheel fixing bolts replaced.
Are You Affected?
Arnage built between 1 January 2004 and 31 May 2005 may be included. Bentley estimates 55 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 RE06/01 or the DVSA reference R/2006/024. 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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/2005/169 on 17 Nov 2005, for potential loss of directional control. The one launched after it was R/2006/155 on 22 Aug 2006, for potential loss of braking efficiency. You can also see every Bentley recall and all recalls launched in 2006.
Source: DVSA recall R/2006/024, launched 1 February 2006. 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.