Bentley Arnage, Azure, Brooklands Recall R/2010/143: Potential Of Pedestrian Injury, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 23 Sep 2010
- Launched
- 359
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2010/143
- DVSA reference
Bentley recalled Arnage, Azure, Brooklands vehicles built between 1 October 2006 and 31 March 2009. It is possible due to a build up of corrosion that the Flying B mascot may not retract correctly when struck. The recall notice describes the fix as: the mascot mechanism to be replaced with a later version. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
It is possible due to a build up of corrosion that the Flying B mascot may not retract correctly when struck. If the vehicle is involved in a collison with a pedestrian and the mascot does not retract correctly the pedestrian may suffer addiional injuries.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POTENTIAL OF PEDESTRIAN INJURY Defect: It is possible due to a build up of corrosion that the Flying B mascot may not retract correctly when struck. If the vehicle is involved in a collison with a pedestrian and the mascot does not retract correctly the pedestrian may suffer addiional injuries. Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles for the mascot mechanism to be replaced with a later version.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: potential of pedestrian injury.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: the mascot mechanism to be replaced with a later version.
Are You Affected?
Arnage, Azure, Brooklands built between 1 October 2006 and 31 March 2009 may be included. Bentley estimates 359 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 DVSA reference R/2010/143. 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, 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 | |
| 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/2009/002 on 15 Jan 2009, for centre rear seat passenger may not be fully restrained. The one launched after it was R/2013/110 on 21 Oct 2013, for possible loss of rear brake. You can also see every Bentley recall and all recalls launched in 2010.
Source: DVSA recall R/2010/143, launched 23 September 2010. 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.