Recall 13V-484: 2007–2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur, 2007–2011 Bentley Continental GT and 1 more
Bentley Motors, Inc. recall for service brakes, hydraulic, reported to NHTSA on Oct 17, 2013, covering about 469 vehicles.
The problem
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 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this campaign is RE13/14.
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.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | Bentley Motors, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Component | Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Rotor |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 13V484000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Bentley Continental Flying Spur | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 | All years |
| Bentley Continental GT | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 | All years |
| Bentley Continental GT Cabrio | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V-484?
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.
How is recall 13V-484 fixed?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.