NHTSA recall campaign
09V037000
ManufacturerBENTLEY MOTORS LTDReported2009-01-30Affected27 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
BENTLEY IS RECALLING 27 MY 2009 CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR AND CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR SPEED VEHICLES. THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR THE CENTER REAR SEAT BELT UPPER GUIDE BRACKET TO DISTORT IN THE EVENT OF A FRONTAL IMPACT. THIS DISTORTION COULD RESULT IN THE CENTRE REAR SEAT OCCUPANT TRAVELING FURTHER FORWARDS THAN THE DESIGN INTENDS.
Risk
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, A SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT BELT GUIDE BRACKET FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN IN FEBRUARY 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BENTLEY AT 1-617-488-8500.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →