Bentley Azure, Continental R, Continental SC, Continental T and 1 more (2000-2001): Engine and engine cooling
Recall 01V096000 · Apr 16, 2001 · Rolls-Royce Motors, Inc.
408
vehicles affected
408
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 01V096000
- Date
- Apr 16, 2001
- Maker
- Rolls-Royce Motors, Inc.
- Units affected
- 408
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Engine and engine cooling > Exhaust system > Emission control
- Model years
- 2000-2001
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. FUEL VAPORS STORED IN THE VEHICLE'S EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM COULD ENTER A BODY CAVITY BEHIND THE ROCKER PANEL ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE.
What can happen
IF VAPOR IS EMITTED AND COLLECTS IN THE CAVITY, THE RESULTING AIR/VAPOR MIXTURE COULD BE IGNITED IF THE CENTRAL WINDOW OPERATING MECHANISM IS ACTIVATED.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PLATED MILD STEEL EXTENSION PIPE TO THE LEAK DETECTION FILTER OF THE VEHICLE WHICH WILL ENSURE THAT ANY VAPOR EMANATING FROM THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM IS VENTED TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 16, 2001. 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 ROLLS-ROYCE AT 1-800-777-6923.
Vehicles covered
5 models, 10 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Bentley | Azure | 2000-2001 |
| Bentley | Continental R | 2000-2001 |
| Bentley | Continental SC | 2000-2001 |
| Bentley | Continental T | 2000-2001 |
| Rolls-Royce | Corniche | 2000-2001 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 01V096000?
5 models: Bentley Azure (2000-2001), Bentley Continental R (2000-2001), Bentley Continental SC (2000-2001) and 2 more, about 408 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 01V096000?
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PLATED MILD STEEL EXTENSION PIPE TO THE LEAK DETECTION FILTER OF THE VEHICLE WHICH WILL ENSURE THAT ANY VAPOR EMANATING FROM THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM IS VENTED TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 16, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED.
What can happen?
IF VAPOR IS EMITTED AND COLLECTS IN THE CAVITY, THE RESULTING AIR/VAPOR MIXTURE COULD BE IGNITED IF THE CENTRAL WINDOW OPERATING MECHANISM IS ACTIVATED.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.