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🧸 Product GB June 21, 2019

Rolls Royce & Bentley — Accumulator Valve Body O Ring Seal

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
The component was incorrectly made from Nitrile material instead of Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer [M-class] rubber (EPDM). This has resulted in the material hardening and shrinking.
Origin
United Kingdom
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This alert was reported 2534 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
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12 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 29, 2026
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What is this? This is about a small rubber ring inside Rolls Royce and Bentley cars. The ring was made from the wrong kind of rubber.

What's happening? The wrong rubber can get hard and shrink. This may cause the car to stop working properly.

Does this affect me? If you own a Rolls Royce or Bentley, this could affect you. Check if your car is one of those models.

What should I do? Take your car to a dealer or garage right away. Ask your mechanic or dealer for help.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The component was incorrectly made from Nitrile material instead of Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer [M-class] rubber (EPDM). This has resulted in the material hardening and shrinking. · Origin: United Kingdom

First published
June 21, 2019
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/371454

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What is this product recall alert about?
Rolls Royce & Bentley — Accumulator Valve Body O Ring Seal. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The component was incorrectly made from Nitrile material instead of Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer [M-class] rubber (EPDM). This has resulted in the material hardening and shrinking. · Origin: United...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on June 21, 2019 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to United Kingdom.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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