Recall 13V484000: 2007–2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur, 2007–2011 Bentley Continental GT, 2007–2011 Bentley Continental GT Cabrio
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Oct 17, 2013
- Vehicles affected
- 469
- Models
- 3
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2011 Continental GT, GTC, and Flying Spur vehicles, manufactured from July 2006 through June 2010 and equipped with carbon ceramic brake discs. In the affected vehicles, the stainless steel screws that secure the brake rotors may fail after being exposed to salty conditions.
The risk
Failure of the securing screws may result in a reduction of braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Bentley will notify owners, and dealers will replace the screws, free of charge. The safety recall began on October 22, 2013. Owners may contact Bentley at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this campaign is RE13/14.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur
- 2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur
- 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur
- 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur
- 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur
- 2007 Bentley Continental GT
- 2008 Bentley Continental GT
- 2009 Bentley Continental GT
- 2010 Bentley Continental GT
- 2011 Bentley Continental GT
- 2007 Bentley Continental GT Cabrio
- 2008 Bentley Continental GT Cabrio
- 2009 Bentley Continental GT Cabrio
- 2010 Bentley Continental GT Cabrio
- 2011 Bentley Continental GT Cabrio
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 13V484000
- Manufacturer campaign
- RE13/14
- Manufacturer
- Bentley Motors, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Oct 22, 2013
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:rotor (Brakes)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology