Rolls-Royce
is recalling five models after a new car exploded at a Michigan dealership. The
recall affects 2000 and 2001 models of the Corniche and Bentley Azure and Continental
T, R and SC. The explosion occurred after a dealership technician put the first
tank of gas in a $360,000 2001 Corniche convertible that had just arrived from
the British assembly plant.

It is reported that the explosion blew out the windows and damaged the convertible
top and interior. The technician inside the car and another person standing
nearby suffered minor injuries, according to a company spokesman.

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The Corniche was shipped back to England and Rolls-Royce engineers found the
electric current from the power windows ignited fuel vapours that had entered
the car.

Of the 539 recalled models that have been produced, some 408 sold in the United
States.









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