Recall 13V-484
Bentley Motors, Inc. recalled the 2007 to 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur and 2 other models: Service brakes, hydraulic (foundation components, disc, rotor).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 13V-484
- Reported
- October 17, 2013
- Vehicles affected
- 469 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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-[removed]. Bentley's number for this campaign is RE13/14.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Bentley Continental Flying Spur 2007 to 2011
- Bentley Continental GT 2007 to 2011
- Bentley Continental GT Cabrio 2007 to 2011