BENTLEY CONTINENTAL 1997: AIR BAGS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 97V049000

Make Model Year
BENTLEY CONTINENTAL 1997
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
1997-04-01 1997-03-27 1997-04-04

Production Dates: 1996-05-01 - 1996-12-31

Manufacturers Involved: Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Ltd.

Component: AIR BAGS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 10

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

THE ALUMINUM FACIA TRIM PANEL ON THE PASSENGER SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM "SRS" AIR BAG DOOR CAN DETACH DURING AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT.

Consequence

IF THIS OCCURS DURING A VEHICLE CRASH, THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS COULD BE INJURED.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SRS AIR BAG DOORS WITH A NEW DOOR USING A DIFFERENT ADHESIVE TO ATTACH THE PANEL.

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BEGIN DURING APRIL 1997. NOTE: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 1-201-967-9100.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.