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1996 Bentley Azure Recall

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Active Safety 1996 Bentley Azure Recalls (3)

Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 1996 Bentley Azure in Canada.

Ref #1997-187 Campaign : N/D
1997-10-29 8 units

Electrical

Issue Description

THESE VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH A TRUNK MOUNTED BATTERY. THERE MAY BE INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE BATTERY CABLE AND THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT SIDE CARPET FLANGE. THIS COULD EVENTUALLY CAUSE WEAR OF THE CABLE INSULATION, POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN A SHORT CIRCUIT, LOSS OF ELECTRICAL SUPPLY, OR FIRE. CORRECTION: BATTERY CABLE WILL BE REPOSITIONED AND ANY DAMAGED CABLES WILL BE REPLACED.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (electrical) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act Transport Canada Open Data
Ref #1997-080 Campaign : 95/04
1997-04-14 6 units

Brakes

Issue Description

THE INTEGRATED HYDRAULIC BRAKE AND LOAD LEVELLING SYSTEM ON THESE VEHICLES FUNCTIONS BY MEANS OF PRESSURIZED MINERAL OIL. CHARACTERISTICS OF CERTAIN BATCHES OF HYDRAULIC SYSTEM MINERAL OIL MAY AFFECT THE OPERATION OF THE DISTRIBUTION VALVES. WHEN THIS OCCURS, BRAKE PEDAL FEEL MAY VARY, ESPECIALLY FOLLOWING A PROLONGED PERIOD OF INACTIVITY. HIGHER PEDAL EFFORT MAY BE REQUIRED UPON INITIAL APPLICATION OF THE BRAKE IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE DESIRED BRAKING PERFORMANCE. CORRECTION: MINERAL OIL WILL BE CHANGED.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (brakes) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act Transport Canada Open Data
Ref #1995-169 Campaign : N/D
1995-09-28 47 units

Electrical

Issue Description

A WIRE INSIDE THE ELECTRIC MOTOR DRIVEN GEARBOX ACTUATOR MAY COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE INNER FACE OF THE ASSEMBLY CASE, CAUSING FRETTING OF THE WIRE AND ALSO CAUSING THE FUSE PROTECTING THE CIRCUIT TO BLOW IF THIS OCCURS IT WOULD NOT BE POSSIBLE TO ENGAGE THE DESIRED GEAR RANGE AND MAY NOT BE POSSIBLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AFTER THE ENGINE HAS BEEN SWITCHED OFF. IF "PARK" IS NOT ENGAGED AND THE DRIVER DOES NOT APPLY THE PARKING BRAKE, A ROLL AWAY COULD OCCUR. CORRECTION: AFFECTED WIRE WILL BE REPOSITIONED.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (electrical) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act Transport Canada Open Data
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