Recall 15V688000: 2012–2013 Bentley Continental Flying Spur, 2012–2014 Bentley Continental GT, 2012–2015 Bentley Continental GT Cabrio +1 more

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Oct 21, 2015
Vehicles affected
7,778
Models
4
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The problem

Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Continental GT vehicles manufactured February 1, 2011, to April 30, 2014, 2012-2015 Continental GTC vehicles manufactured February 1, 2011, to June 30, 2014, 2012-2013 Continental Flying Spur vehicles manufactured March 31, 2011, to August 30, 2012, and 2014 Flying Spur vehicles manufactured February 28, 2013, to April 28, 2014. In the affected vehicles, a battery cable connection may be loose at the firewall.

The risk

A loose battery cable may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

The fix

Bentley will notify owners, and dealers will replace the battery cable securing nut, free of charge. The recall began on November 17, 2015. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE15/15.

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

  • 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur
  • 2013 Bentley Continental Flying Spur
  • 2012 Bentley Continental GT
  • 2013 Bentley Continental GT
  • 2014 Bentley Continental GT
  • 2012 Bentley Continental GT Cabrio
  • 2013 Bentley Continental GT Cabrio
  • 2014 Bentley Continental GT Cabrio
  • 2015 Bentley Continental GT Cabrio
  • 2014 Bentley Flying Spur

Details

NHTSA campaign
15V688000
Manufacturer campaign
RE15/15
Manufacturer
Bentley Motors, Inc.
Owner letters
Nov 17, 2015
Components
Electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery:cables (Electrical System)

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