Preliminary Evaluation · Closed
VEHICLE EXPLOSION
Action number
PE01004
Opened
Feb 15, 2001
Closed
Mar 29, 2001
Outcome
Recall 01V096000
Manufacturer: Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Ltd.
This investigation led to a recall
NHTSA links this probe to recall campaign 01V096000.
Read the recall: what is defective and the free fix →What NHTSA is examining
Alleged that immediately after refueling, a dealership technician was driving a brand new vehicle away from the refueling pump and an explosion inside the vehicle occurred.
Vehicles under investigation
2001 Bentley Azure2001 Rolls-Royce Corniche S
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation records, updated daily. An investigation is not a determination that a defect exists; many probes close without a recall.