Safety Recall NHTSA · 10V411000 Reported September 13, 2010

Flying "b" mascot

Bentley Motors, Ltd. · Structure · 630 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
10V411000
Manufacturer Campaign
RE10/04
Component
Structure
Vehicles Affected
630
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 13, 2010

Defect Summary

Bentley is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 arnager, arnaget, arnage rl, brooklands, and azure vehicles. there is a potential for the "b" hood ornament's retracting mechanism to become corroded. this may lead to the "b" hood ornament not retracting as intended when a vehicle is involved in a crash.

Safety Consequence

If the hood ornament does not retract, it could increase the risk of injury to a pedestrian in the event of a crash between the vehicle and the pedestrian.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the retractable "b" mechanism free of charge. the safety recall began on september 27, 2010. owners may contact bentley at 1-617-488-8500.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Bentley Motors, Ltd. dealer and reference recall ID 10V411000 or campaign RE10/04.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 10V411000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 10V411000?

NHTSA recall 10V411000 was issued by Bentley Motors, Ltd. on September 13, 2010. It addresses: Flying "b" mascot. The recall affects approximately 630 vehicles, with the defect involving the Structure component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Bentley Motors, Ltd. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 10V411000 or the manufacturer campaign number RE10/04. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.