NHTSA Recall # | 119673 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 15V688000 |
MFG Compaign # | RE15/15 |
Manufacturer | Bentley Motors, Inc. |
Supplier | BENTLEY |
Brand | BENTLEY |
Model | CONTINENTAL GTC |
Model Year | 2015 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES |
Date of notification | 17/11/15 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/02/11 |
End date of manufacturing | 30/06/14 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 21/10/15 |
Report created | 21/10/15 |
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FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 7778 |
Defect summary | 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. |
Consequence summary | A loose battery cable may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire. |
Corrective action | 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. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |