Recall 15V-688
Bentley Motors, Inc. recalled the 2012 to 2013 Bentley Continental Flying Spur and 3 other models: Electrical system (12v/24v/48v battery, cables).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 15V-688
- Reported
- October 21, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- 7,778 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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-[removed]. Bentley's number for this recall is RE15/15.
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 2012 to 2013
- Bentley Continental GT 2012 to 2014
- Bentley Continental GT Cabrio 2012 to 2015
- Bentley Flying Spur 2014