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NHTSA Recall 05V546000: Suspension: lower ball joint

BENTLEY MOTORS LTD reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 80 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Bentley Arnage R.

80
vehicles potentially affected
3
models affected
2005
owners notified (December 9)
NHTSA campaign05V546000
Manufacturer campaignRE05/04
ComponentSUSPENSION › FRONT › CONTROL ARM › LOWER BALL JOINT
Report receivedNovember 29, 2005
Owner notificationDecember 9, 2005
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

On certain passenger vehicles, due to the use of a non self-locking nut, the front suspension lower ball joint can become disconnected.

Safety risk

This condition could lead to loss of directional control of the vehicle, which could result in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace both front suspension lower ball joint securing nuts free of charge. The recall began on december 9, 2005. Owners may contact bentley at 1-800-777-6923.

Notes

Bentley recall no. Re05/04.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 05V546000

Make and modelModel years
Bentley Arnage R2005
Bentley Arnage RL2005
Bentley Arnage T2005

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.