Bentley Motors, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2011 Continental GT
— Recall Campaign #13V484000
Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2011 Continental GT, GTC, and Flying Spur vehicles, manufactured from July 2006 through June 2010 and equipped with carbon ceramic brake discs. In the affected vehicles, the stainless steel screws that secure the brake rotors may fail after being exposed to salty conditions.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 469 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
13V484000
| Manufacturer: | Bentley Motors, Ltd. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | October 17, 2013 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 13V484000 |
| Units affected: | 469 |
- Description:
- Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2011 Continental GT, GTC, and Flying Spur vehicles, manufactured from July 2006 through June 2010 and equipped with carbon ceramic brake discs. In the affected vehicles, the stainless steel screws that secure the brake rotors may fail after being exposed to salty conditions.
- Consequeces:
- Failure of the securing screws may result in a reduction of braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- Bentley will notify owners, and dealers will replace the screws, free of charge. The safety recall began on October 22, 2013. Owners may contact Bentley at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this campaign is RE13/14.
- 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.