NHTSA Recall 02V187000: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)
ROLLS-ROYCE MOTORS, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,085 vehicles. It affects 8 models including the Bentley Arnage.
| NHTSA campaign | 02V187000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › FOUNDATION COMPONENTS › HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Report received | July 15, 2002 |
| Owner notification | July 19, 2003 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain passenger vehicles and limousines, the low pressure brake fluid feed pipe between the master cylinder and remote reservoir has the potential to trap or retain air.
Safety risk
This air could enter the master cylinder causing excessive pedal travel and partial failure of the primary circuit, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace both hoses and brake fluid reservoir. Owner notification began july 19, 2002. 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 1-800-777-6923.
Notes
Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 02V187000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Bentley Arnage | 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Bentley Arnage LE Mans | 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Bentley Arnage Limousine | 1999, 2000, 2001, 2004 |
| Bentley Arnage LWB | 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Bentley Limousine | 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Rolls-Royce Park Ward | 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph | 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph Lol | 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.