Recall 15V-688: 2012–2013 Bentley Continental Flying Spur, 2012–2014 Bentley Continental GT and 2 more
Bentley Motors, Inc. recall for electrical system, reported to NHTSA on Oct 21, 2015, covering about 7,778 vehicles.
The problem
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 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE15/15.
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 | Electrical System › 12v/24v/48v Battery › Cables |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 15V688000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Bentley Continental Flying Spur | 2012, 2013 | All years |
| Bentley Continental GT | 2012, 2013, 2014 | All years |
| Bentley Continental GT Cabrio | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 | All years |
| Bentley Flying Spur | 2014 | 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 15V-688?
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.
How is recall 15V-688 fixed?
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.
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.