NHTSA vehicle safety data
2003 Bentley Arnage R Recalls & Complaints
The 2003 Bentley Arnage R has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2003 Bentley Arnage R. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Bentley dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2003 Bentley Arnage R. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
BENTLEY/FUEL FEED LINE QUICK CONNECTOR
NHTSA #04V130000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Fuel Injection System · NHTSA notice
Reported March 16, 2004 · BENTLEY MOTORS LTD
Potentially affected: 529 vehicles
Bentley campaign R04/02 · Owners notified March 23, 2004 · Vehicles built September 1, 2001 – February 29, 2004 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND LIMOUSINES, THE FUEL FEED LINE QUICK CONNECTOR MAY DISENGAGE, ALLOWING FUEL LEAKAGE.
Safety consequence
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE QUICK RELEASE COLLAR, ENSURE FULL ENGAGEMENT, AND INSTALL A SAFETY CLIP. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MARCH 23, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BENTLEY AT 1-800-777-6923.
Notes
BENTLEY RECALL NO. RE04/02. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
BENTLEY/BRAKE HOSE, FUEL HOSE, ABS CONTACT
NHTSA #03V367000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery — Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings · NHTSA notice
Reported October 6, 2003 · BENTLEY MOTORS LTD
Potentially affected: 343 vehicles
Bentley campaign RE03/03 · Owners notified October 7, 2003 · Vehicles built February 15, 2002 – July 24, 2003 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND LIMOUSINE VEHICLES, CONTACT CAN OCCUR BETWEEN A BRAKE PIPE OR FUEL PIPE AND THE ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) MODULATOR PUMP. SHOULD THIS HAPPEN, IT COULD RESULT IN EVENTUAL ABRASIVE DAMAGE TO EITHER PIPE, LEADING TO POSSIBLE LEAKAGE.
Safety consequence
THIS COULD AFFECT THE STOPPING DISTANCE WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH, OR A FIRE COULD RESULT IF THERE IS LEAKAGE FROM THE FUEL LINE.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE INSTALLATION OF THE AFFECTED COMPONENTS AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE IT WITH A NEW ONE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 7, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BENTLEY AT 1-800-777-6923.
Notes
BENTLEY RECALL NO. RE03/03.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
BENTLEY/HYDRAULIC HOSE
NHTSA #03V127000 · Steering — Hydraulic Power Assist — Hose, Piping, and Connections · NHTSA notice
Reported April 1, 2003 · BENTLEY MOTORS LTD
Potentially affected: 37 vehicles
Bentley campaign RE0302 · Owners notified March 27, 2003 · Vehicles built November 6, 2002 – January 14, 2003 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
THE FLEXIBLE HOSE CARRYING CENTRAL HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FLUID BETWEEN THE REGULATOR AND THE ACCUMULATOR COULD LEAK.
Safety consequence
LEAKING FLUID COULD DEPLETE THE RESERVOIR AND CAUSE A LOSS OF POWER ASSIST TO THE STEERING AND BRAKING SYSTEMS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HOSE. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN APRIL 7, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BENTLEY AT 1-800-777-6923.
Notes
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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