2012–2015 Bentley Continental GT, Continental GT Cabrio, Continental Flying Spur and more recall: Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery, cables
Recall at a glance
- Campaign number
- 15V688000
- Reported
- October 21, 2015
- Manufacturer
- Bentley Motors, Inc.
- Part
- Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery, cables
- Vehicles affected
- About 7,778
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.
Safety 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.
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 (2012, 2013); Bentley Continental GT (2012, 2013, 2014); Bentley Continental GT Cabrio (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015); Bentley Flying Spur (2014). Check your VIN to confirm.
What is the safety risk?
A loose battery cable may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
What is 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.
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.