Bentley Motors, Inc. is recalling certain 2021 Bentayga vehicles
— Recall Campaign #21V276000
Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2021 Bentayga vehicles. The lock nut on the trailing arm of the rear axle may break due to stress corrosion.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 206 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
21V276000
| Manufacturer: | Bentley Motors, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | April 21, 2021 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 21V276000 |
| Units affected: | 206 |
- Description:
- Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2021 Bentayga vehicles. The lock nut on the trailing arm of the rear axle may break due to stress corrosion.
- Consequeces:
- A broken lock nut may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- Bentley will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lock nuts, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed on June 16, 2021. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE21/17 (RB98).
- 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.