Recall 99V-139
ROLLS-ROYCE MOTORS, INC. recalled the 1999 Bentley Arnage and 1 other model: Seats (front assembly, seat heater/cooler).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 99V-139
- Reported
- June 4, 1999
- Vehicles affected
- 639 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The thermostat regulating the temperature of the heated seats was incorrectly positioned during assembly. This incorrect positioning creates the potential that the surface of the heated seat can reach an unacceptably high temperature.
The risk
In extreme cases, this could cause damage to any object in contact with the seat cushion.
The fix
Dealers will install an additional temperature control with each seat equipped with heating elements.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification began june 1, 1999.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-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Bentley Arnage 1999
- Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph 1999