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Bentley Azure Recall 97V182: Electrical System:12V/24V/48V Battery:Cables

NHTSA campaign 97V182, reported October 21, 1997, 211 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 97V182ROLLS-ROYCE MOTORS, INC.
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE MAIN BATTERY CABLE CAN CONTACT A BODY PANEL LOCATED IN THE TRUNK, RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE CABLE INSULATION.
Risk
IF THE BODY PANEL COMES IN CONTACT WITH THE CABLE WIRE, A SHORT CIRCUIT, LOSS OF ELECTRICAL SUPPLY, OR FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPOSITION THE CABLE AND REPLACE ANY DAMAGED CABLES.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER 1997.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 ADMININISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

Affected vehicles

Bentley Azure199619971998