2007–2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur, Continental GT Cabrio, Continental GT recall: Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components, disc, rotor
Recall at a glance
- Campaign number
- 13V484000
- Reported
- October 17, 2013
- Manufacturer
- Bentley Motors, Ltd.
- Part
- Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components, disc, rotor
- Vehicles affected
- About 469
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.
Safety 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.
Affected models
Model years listed by NHTSA for this campaign. Only vehicles within the build range in the notice are affected.
Notes from the notice
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which vehicles are affected by this recall?
Bentley Continental Flying Spur (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011); Bentley Continental GT (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011); Bentley Continental GT Cabrio (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011). Check your VIN to confirm.
What is the safety risk?
Failure of the securing screws may result in a reduction of braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
What is 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.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.