NHTSA Recall # | 132187 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 19V033000 |
MFG Compaign # | RE 19/01 |
Manufacturer | Bentley Motors, Inc. |
Supplier | BENTLEY |
Brand | BENTLEY |
Model | MULSANNE |
Model Year | 2014 |
Component | SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER |
Date of notification | 07/03/19 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 07/03/12 |
End date of manufacturing | 22/09/18 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 15/01/19 |
Report created | 31/01/19 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | 210 |
Estimated number of affected units | 1059 |
Defect summary | Bentley motors, inc. (bentley) is recalling certain 2012-2018 bentley mulsanne vehicles. In the event of a crash, the rear seat belt anchor may detach from the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply to federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages." |
Consequence summary | In the event of a crash, if the rear seat belt buckle detaches, the seat occupant would have an increased risk of injury. |
Corrective action | Bentley will notify owners, and dealers will improve the strength of the rear seat belt mounting by adding an additional reinforcement panel to the body structure, free of charge. The recall began march 7, 2019. Owners may contact bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is re 19/01. |
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). |