01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2020 Bentley Continental Gt recall campaigns
NHTSA 23V034000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Report received
- January 27, 2023
- Potential units
- 650campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2020 Continental GT and Continental GTC vehicles. Liquid may enter the external coolant pump for the climate control system and cause an electrical short circuit.
Why it matters: An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the water pump with an improved water pump (from supplier Pierburg) that is fitted with a pressure compensation seal, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 27, 2023. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE23/02 (RC67).
Owner notification: March 27, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: Bentley Motors, Inc.
NHTSA 22V177000
- Component
- SEAT BELTS
- Report received
- March 23, 2022
- Potential units
- 25campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Continental GT Convertible, Continental GT, and 2021-2022 Flying Spur vehicles. The front seat belt assemblies may have been incorrectly installed, resulting in the front passenger seat missing the automatic locking retractor (ALR). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection.".
Why it matters: A missing ALR on a passenger seat belt may not properly secure a child restraint, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the affected seat belt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2022. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE22/08 (RC34).
Owner notification: April 22, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: Bentley Motors, Inc.
NHTSA 21V550000
- Component
- SEATS
- Report received
- July 21, 2021
- Potential units
- 3,647campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Continental GT/GT Convertible vehicles. During some automated front seat movements, the front seat may trap a rear passenger's legs.
Why it matters: The rear passenger may become trapped by the front seat, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will update the software for the front seats, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 31, 2021. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE21/26 (RC08).
Owner notification: August 31, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Bentley Motors, Inc.
NHTSA 20V309000
- Component
- VISIBILITY
- Report received
- May 27, 2020
- Potential units
- 3campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2020 Continental GT vehicles equipped with a factory-installed sunroof. The sunroof may not be properly bonded to the vehicle body, possibly resulting in wind noise, water leaks, and in some cases, the complete separation of the sunroof from the vehicle.
Why it matters: If the sunroof panel separates from the vehicle while it is being driven, it may increase the risk of an injury or crash.
Remedy
Bentley will notify owners, and dealers will remove the old sunroof glass and fit a new sunroof glass assembly to the vehicle using the approved bonding products and procedure, free of charge. The recall began June 22, 2020. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE 20/15 (RB57).
Owner notification: June 22, 2020 · Filing manufacturer: Bentley Motors, Inc.
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