Bentley Arnage, Azure Recall R/2007/034: Road Wheel May Become Detached, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 16 Feb 2007
- Launched
- 129
- vehicles in the UK
- AGS EJD
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Bentley recalled Arnage, Azure vehicles built between 1 February 2005 and 31 August 2006. Affected vehicles have been fitted with wheel retaining bolts which do not conform to the dimensional specification. The dealer will fit wheel bolts manufactured to the correct dimensional specification. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Affected vehicles have been fitted with wheel retaining bolts which do not conform to the dimensional specification. This can result in the wheel bolts becoming loose with the possibility that a wheel might detach.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ROAD WHEEL MAY BECOME DETACHED Defect: It has been identified that affected vehicles have been fitted with wheel retaining bolts which do not conform to the dimensional specification. This can result in the wheel bolts becoming loose with the possibility that a wheel might detach. Remedy: Affected vehicles will be fitted with wheel bolts manufactured to the correct dimensional specification.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the wheel bolts becoming loose with the possibility that a wheel might detach.
The Fix
The dealer will fit wheel bolts manufactured to the correct dimensional specification.
Are You Affected?
Arnage, Azure built between 1 February 2005 and 31 August 2006 may be included. Bentley estimates 129 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 AGS EJD or the DVSA reference R/2007/034. 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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/2006/155 on 22 Aug 2006, for potential loss of braking efficiency. The one launched after it was R/2008/080 on 14 May 2008, for fuel may leak. You can also see every Bentley recall and all recalls launched in 2007.
Source: DVSA recall R/2007/034, launched 16 February 2007. 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.