The 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.
The risk
If the body panel comes in contact with the cable wire, a short circuit, loss of electrical supply, or fire could occur.
The fix
Dealers will reposition the cable and replace any damaged cables.
Contacts
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.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Bentley dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 97V182000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.