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Crash Test Data for 2005 Bentley

Bentley Vehicle Front Star Rating Side Star Rating Rollover Resistance Rating
Driver Passenger Front Seat Rear Seat
2005 Arnage RNot
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2005 Arnage RLNot
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2005 Arnage TNot
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2005 Continental GTNot
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Service Bulletins for 2005 Bentley

2005 BENTLEY ARNAGE
Bulletin Number: 2033864-5
Accessory valve caps - Difficult to remove
Bulletin Number: 2051187.1
Poor Engine Running Complaints (Misfires) Petrol Engines Only
Bulletin Number: 2051187.3
Poor Engine Running Complaints (Misfires) Petrol Engines Only
Bulletin Number: 2051562.4
12 Volt - Battery condition checks
Bulletin Number: 2052785.3
Brake noise identification
Bulletin Number: SB-09-077
BENTLEY: WORKSHOP ACTION BENTLEY ARNAGE & AZURE DRIVELINE REFINEMENT. *PE
2005 BENTLEY ARNAGE R
Bulletin Number: 2033864-5
Accessory valve caps - Difficult to remove
Bulletin Number: 2051187.1
Poor Engine Running Complaints (Misfires) Petrol Engines Only
Bulletin Number: 2051187.3
Poor Engine Running Complaints (Misfires) Petrol Engines Only
Bulletin Number: 2051562.4
12 Volt - Battery condition checks
Bulletin Number: 2052785.3
Brake noise identification
2005 BENTLEY ARNAGE RL
Bulletin Number: 2033864-5
Accessory valve caps - Difficult to remove
Bulletin Number: 2051187.1
Poor Engine Running Complaints (Misfires) Petrol Engines Only
Bulletin Number: 2051187.3
Poor Engine Running Complaints (Misfires) Petrol Engines Only
Bulletin Number: 2051562.4
12 Volt - Battery condition checks
Bulletin Number: 2052785.3
Brake noise identification
2005 BENTLEY ARNAGE T
Bulletin Number: 2033864-5
Accessory valve caps - Difficult to remove
Bulletin Number: 2051187.1
Poor Engine Running Complaints (Misfires) Petrol Engines Only
Bulletin Number: 2051187.3
Poor Engine Running Complaints (Misfires) Petrol Engines Only
Bulletin Number: 2051562.4
12 Volt - Battery condition checks
Bulletin Number: 2052785.3
Brake noise identification
2005 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL
Bulletin Number: 2053492.4
Air spring fault finding
2005 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR
Bulletin Number: 08-063
BENTLEY: 08MY CONTINENTAL SERIES; INCORRECT TIRE SIZE DISPLAYED. TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING (TPM) INFORMATION DISPLAY WAS ENHANCED AT 08MY. *PE
Bulletin Number: 08-084
BENTLEY: WORKSHOP ACTION - CONTINENTAL SERIES - FUEL FILLER HOUSING - WATER DRAIN BLOCKED - WA08/05. ALL CONTINENTAL SERIES RANGE UP TO MODEL YEAR 2008. *PE
Bulletin Number: 20302173
Air spring fault finding
Bulletin Number: 2033864-5
Accessory valve caps - Difficult to remove
Bulletin Number: 2043974/2
REPLACING FRONT WISHBONE LINKS *REVISED*
Bulletin Number: 2051187.1
Poor Engine Running Complaints (Misfires) Petrol Engines Only
Bulletin Number: 2051187.3
Poor Engine Running Complaints (Misfires) Petrol Engines Only
Bulletin Number: 2051562.4
12 Volt - Battery condition checks
Bulletin Number: 2052785.3
Brake noise identification
Bulletin Number: BB-08-147
BENTLEY: CONTINENTAL SERIES-WHEEL BEARING RETAINING SCREW. SOME DEALERS HAVE STOCKS OF THE ORIGINAL FASTENING SCREW. LOOK AT BULLETIN #08-143. RETURN THEM USING THE SPR PROCESS. *PE
Bulletin Number: BB-09-128
BENTLEY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. CONTINENTAL SERIES (INCLUDING GT DIAMOND SERIES): EMISSIONS SERVICE ACTION, IGNITION COILS. THE VEHICLES AFFECTED MAY HAVE IGNITION COILS THAT COULD MALFUNCTION UNDER
Bulletin Number: SB-2028318-2
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Bulletin Number: SB-2028318-3
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Bulletin Number: SB-2030217-1
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Bulletin Number: SB-2030217-2
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Bulletin Number: SB-2032874-1A
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Bulletin Number: SB-2033717-1A
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Bulletin Number: SB-2033745-1A
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Bulletin Number: SB-2033864-1A
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Bulletin Number: SB-2033864-2A
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Bulletin Number: SB-2034004-1A
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Bulletin Number: SB-20362667-1
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Bulletin Number: SB-2036869-1
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Bulletin Number: TB-09-01-00-12
BENTLEY: ON UK AND US REGION CARS ONLY, THE GUIDED SERVICE FUNCTION REPLACE-C00202 DRIVER INSTRUMENT PANEL [J285] INCORRECTLY ASKS FOR THE TOTAL DISTANCE TRAVELED AND DISTANCE TRAVELED SINCE LAST SERVICE TO BE ENTERED IN KILOMETERS. THIS
Bulletin Number: TB-10-01-01-02
BENTLEY: A CONDITION HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED THAT CAN COMPROMISE THE SURFACE FINISH OF THE PIPE SUPPLYING LUBRICANT TO THE TURBOCHARGERS. IF LEFT UNDETECTED THE PIPE MAY CORRODE AND, IN EXTREME CASES, RESULT IN FLUID LOSS. NO MODEL YEARS LIS
2005 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT
Bulletin Number: 0510
SERVICE CAMPAIGN - CONTINENTAL SERIES - ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE (EPB), MEMORY PREMATURE AGING - SC05/10. *TT
Bulletin Number: 08-063
BENTLEY: 08MY CONTINENTAL SERIES; INCORRECT TIRE SIZE DISPLAYED. TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING (TPM) INFORMATION DISPLAY WAS ENHANCED AT 08MY. *PE
Bulletin Number: 08-084
BENTLEY: WORKSHOP ACTION - CONTINENTAL SERIES - FUEL FILLER HOUSING - WATER DRAIN BLOCKED - WA08/05. ALL CONTINENTAL SERIES RANGE UP TO MODEL YEAR 2008. *PE
Bulletin Number: 20274332
Clicking noise from wheel bearing
Bulletin Number: 2033864-5
Accessory valve caps - Difficult to remove
Bulletin Number: 2043974/2
REPLACING FRONT WISHBONE LINKS *REVISED*
Bulletin Number: 2051187.1
Poor Engine Running Complaints (Misfires) Petrol Engines Only
Bulletin Number: 2051187.3
Poor Engine Running Complaints (Misfires) Petrol Engines Only
Bulletin Number: 2051562.4
12 Volt - Battery condition checks
Bulletin Number: 2052785.3
Brake noise identification
Bulletin Number: 67
WINTER WHEELS AND TIRE ASSEMBLIES. *JB
Bulletin Number: 74
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING DIAGNOSIS. *TT
Bulletin Number: BB-08-147
BENTLEY: CONTINENTAL SERIES-WHEEL BEARING RETAINING SCREW. SOME DEALERS HAVE STOCKS OF THE ORIGINAL FASTENING SCREW. LOOK AT BULLETIN #08-143. RETURN THEM USING THE SPR PROCESS. *PE
Bulletin Number: BB-09-128
BENTLEY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. CONTINENTAL SERIES (INCLUDING GT DIAMOND SERIES): EMISSIONS SERVICE ACTION, IGNITION COILS. THE VEHICLES AFFECTED MAY HAVE IGNITION COILS THAT COULD MALFUNCTION UNDER
Bulletin Number: SB-2028318-2
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Bulletin Number: SB-2028318-3
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Bulletin Number: SB-2030217-1
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Bulletin Number: SB-2030217-2
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Bulletin Number: SB-2032874-1A
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Bulletin Number: SB-2033717-1A
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Bulletin Number: SB-2033742-1A
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Bulletin Number: SB-2033745-1A
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Bulletin Number: SB-2033745-2A
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Bulletin Number: SB-2033864-1A
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Bulletin Number: SB-2033864-2A
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Bulletin Number: SB-2034004-1A
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Bulletin Number: SB-20362667-1
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Bulletin Number: SB-2036869-1
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Bulletin Number: TB-09-01-00-12
BENTLEY: ON UK AND US REGION CARS ONLY, THE GUIDED SERVICE FUNCTION REPLACE-C00202 DRIVER INSTRUMENT PANEL [J285] INCORRECTLY ASKS FOR THE TOTAL DISTANCE TRAVELED AND DISTANCE TRAVELED SINCE LAST SERVICE TO BE ENTERED IN KILOMETERS. THIS
Bulletin Number: TB-10-01-01-02
BENTLEY: A CONDITION HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED THAT CAN COMPROMISE THE SURFACE FINISH OF THE PIPE SUPPLYING LUBRICANT TO THE TURBOCHARGERS. IF LEFT UNDETECTED THE PIPE MAY CORRODE AND, IN EXTREME CASES, RESULT IN FLUID LOSS. NO MODEL YEARS LIS
2005 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GTC
Bulletin Number: 08-063
BENTLEY: 08MY CONTINENTAL SERIES; INCORRECT TIRE SIZE DISPLAYED. TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING (TPM) INFORMATION DISPLAY WAS ENHANCED AT 08MY. *PE
Bulletin Number: 08-082
BENTLEY: CONTINENTAL GTC - HOOD POTENTIOMETER. CONTINENTAL GTC - HOOD POTENTIOMETER BECOMES DETACHED - SECONDARY RETENTION - SC08/04. *PE
Bulletin Number: 08-084
BENTLEY: WORKSHOP ACTION - CONTINENTAL SERIES - FUEL FILLER HOUSING - WATER DRAIN BLOCKED - WA08/05. ALL CONTINENTAL SERIES RANGE UP TO MODEL YEAR 2008. *PE
Bulletin Number: 2033864-5
Accessory valve caps - Difficult to remove
Bulletin Number: 2051187.1
Poor Engine Running Complaints (Misfires) Petrol Engines Only
Bulletin Number: 2051187.3
Poor Engine Running Complaints (Misfires) Petrol Engines Only
Bulletin Number: 2051562.4
12 Volt - Battery condition checks
Bulletin Number: 2052785.3
Brake noise identification
Bulletin Number: BB-08-147
BENTLEY: CONTINENTAL SERIES-WHEEL BEARING RETAINING SCREW. SOME DEALERS HAVE STOCKS OF THE ORIGINAL FASTENING SCREW. LOOK AT BULLETIN #08-143. RETURN THEM USING THE SPR PROCESS. *PE
Bulletin Number: BB-09-128
BENTLEY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. CONTINENTAL SERIES (INCLUDING GT DIAMOND SERIES): EMISSIONS SERVICE ACTION, IGNITION COILS. THE VEHICLES AFFECTED MAY HAVE IGNITION COILS THAT COULD MALFUNCTION UNDER
Bulletin Number: SB-2028318-2
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Bulletin Number: SB-2028318-3
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Bulletin Number: SB-2030217-1
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Bulletin Number: SB-2030217-2
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Bulletin Number: SB-2032874-1A
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Bulletin Number: SB-2033717-1A
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Bulletin Number: SB-2033742-1A
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Bulletin Number: SB-2033745-1A
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Bulletin Number: SB-2033745-2A
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Bulletin Number: SB-2033864-1A
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Bulletin Number: SB-2033864-2A
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Bulletin Number: SB-20362667-1
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Bulletin Number: TB-10-01-01-02
BENTLEY: A CONDITION HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED THAT CAN COMPROMISE THE SURFACE FINISH OF THE PIPE SUPPLYING LUBRICANT TO THE TURBOCHARGERS. IF LEFT UNDETECTED THE PIPE MAY CORRODE AND, IN EXTREME CASES, RESULT IN FLUID LOSS. NO MODEL YEARS LIS
Bulletin Number: TSB-09-069
BENTLEY: AN EXCESS OF TEFLON GREASE APPLIED TO THE COPPER BASED ELECTRODES INSIDE THE HOOD POTENTIOMETER ASSEMBLY CAN ACCUMULATE TO THE EXTENT OF CREATING AN INSULATION FILM. THIS WILL PREVENT OPERATION OF THE HOOD AND STORE A FAULT CODE O
2005 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT SPEED
Bulletin Number: 08-063
BENTLEY: 08MY CONTINENTAL SERIES; INCORRECT TIRE SIZE DISPLAYED. TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING (TPM) INFORMATION DISPLAY WAS ENHANCED AT 08MY. *PE
Bulletin Number: 08-084
BENTLEY: WORKSHOP ACTION - CONTINENTAL SERIES - FUEL FILLER HOUSING - WATER DRAIN BLOCKED - WA08/05. ALL CONTINENTAL SERIES RANGE UP TO MODEL YEAR 2008. *PE
Bulletin Number: 2033864-5
Accessory valve caps - Difficult to remove
Bulletin Number: 2051187.1
Poor Engine Running Complaints (Misfires) Petrol Engines Only
Bulletin Number: 2051187.3
Poor Engine Running Complaints (Misfires) Petrol Engines Only
Bulletin Number: 2051562.4
12 Volt - Battery condition checks
Bulletin Number: 2052785.3
Brake noise identification
Bulletin Number: BB-08-147
BENTLEY: CONTINENTAL SERIES-WHEEL BEARING RETAINING SCREW. SOME DEALERS HAVE STOCKS OF THE ORIGINAL FASTENING SCREW. LOOK AT BULLETIN #08-143. RETURN THEM USING THE SPR PROCESS. *PE
Bulletin Number: BB-09-128
BENTLEY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. CONTINENTAL SERIES (INCLUDING GT DIAMOND SERIES): EMISSIONS SERVICE ACTION, IGNITION COILS. THE VEHICLES AFFECTED MAY HAVE IGNITION COILS THAT COULD MALFUNCTION UNDER
Bulletin Number: SB-2032874-1A
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Bulletin Number: SB-2033717-1A
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Bulletin Number: SB-2033745-1A
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Bulletin Number: SB-20362667-1
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Bulletin Number: TB-10-01-01-02
BENTLEY: A CONDITION HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED THAT CAN COMPROMISE THE SURFACE FINISH OF THE PIPE SUPPLYING LUBRICANT TO THE TURBOCHARGERS. IF LEFT UNDETECTED THE PIPE MAY CORRODE AND, IN EXTREME CASES, RESULT IN FLUID LOSS. NO MODEL YEARS LIS
2005 BENTLEY FLYING SPUR
Bulletin Number: 2033864-5
Accessory valve caps - Difficult to remove
Bulletin Number: 2051187.1
Poor Engine Running Complaints (Misfires) Petrol Engines Only
Bulletin Number: 2051187.3
Poor Engine Running Complaints (Misfires) Petrol Engines Only
Bulletin Number: 2051562.4
12 Volt - Battery condition checks
Bulletin Number: 2052785.3
Brake noise identification

 

Recalls for 2005 Bentley

2005 BENTLEY ARNAGE R
NHTSA Campaign ID:WHEELS
Manufacturer:BENTLEY MOTORS LTD
Manufacture Dates:06/01/2004 - 05/31/2005
Potential Units Affected:27

Defect Description:

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE WHEELS MAY HAVE AN INCORRECT FINISH, WHICH CAN ALLOW THE BOLTS TO LOOSEN.

Consequence:

LOOSENING OF THE BOLTS CAN ALLOW THE WHEEL TO BECOME DETACHED FROM THE HUB, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL WHEELS AND BOLTS INCLUDING THE SPARE WHEEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 24, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BENTLEY AT 248-754-6137.
2005 BENTLEY ARNAGE R
NHTSA Campaign ID:SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Manufacturer:BENTLEY MOTORS LTD
Manufacture Dates:06/01/2004 - 02/28/2005
Potential Units Affected:80

Defect Description:

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, DUE TO THE USE OF A NON SELF-LOCKING NUT, THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINT CAN BECOME DISCONNECTED.

Consequence:

THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINT SECURING NUTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 9, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BENTLEY AT 1-800-777-6923.
2005 BENTLEY ARNAGE R
NHTSA Campaign ID:WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
Manufacturer:BENTLEY MOTORS LTD
Manufacture Dates:02/01/2005 - 08/31/2006
Potential Units Affected:222

Defect Description:

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE ROAD WHEEL FIXING BOLTS MAY BE DIMENSIONALLY INCORRECT. THE POTENTIAL EXISTS FOR THESE BOLTS TO LOOSEN.

Consequence:

THIS COULD LEAD TO THE ROAD WHEEL BECOMING DETACHED FROM THE HUB INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL WHEEL BOLTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 24, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BENTLEY AT 248-754-6464.
2005 BENTLEY ARNAGE RL
NHTSA Campaign ID:WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
Manufacturer:BENTLEY MOTORS LTD
Manufacture Dates:02/01/2005 - 08/31/2006
Potential Units Affected:222

Defect Description:

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE ROAD WHEEL FIXING BOLTS MAY BE DIMENSIONALLY INCORRECT. THE POTENTIAL EXISTS FOR THESE BOLTS TO LOOSEN.

Consequence:

THIS COULD LEAD TO THE ROAD WHEEL BECOMING DETACHED FROM THE HUB INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL WHEEL BOLTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 24, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BENTLEY AT 248-754-6464.
2005 BENTLEY ARNAGE RL
NHTSA Campaign ID:SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Manufacturer:BENTLEY MOTORS LTD
Manufacture Dates:06/01/2004 - 02/28/2005
Potential Units Affected:80

Defect Description:

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, DUE TO THE USE OF A NON SELF-LOCKING NUT, THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINT CAN BECOME DISCONNECTED.

Consequence:

THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINT SECURING NUTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 9, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BENTLEY AT 1-800-777-6923.
2005 BENTLEY ARNAGE T
NHTSA Campaign ID:WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
Manufacturer:BENTLEY MOTORS LTD
Manufacture Dates:02/01/2005 - 08/31/2006
Potential Units Affected:222

Defect Description:

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE ROAD WHEEL FIXING BOLTS MAY BE DIMENSIONALLY INCORRECT. THE POTENTIAL EXISTS FOR THESE BOLTS TO LOOSEN.

Consequence:

THIS COULD LEAD TO THE ROAD WHEEL BECOMING DETACHED FROM THE HUB INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL WHEEL BOLTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 24, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BENTLEY AT 248-754-6464.
2005 BENTLEY ARNAGE T
NHTSA Campaign ID:WHEELS
Manufacturer:BENTLEY MOTORS LTD
Manufacture Dates:06/01/2004 - 05/31/2005
Potential Units Affected:27

Defect Description:

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE WHEELS MAY HAVE AN INCORRECT FINISH, WHICH CAN ALLOW THE BOLTS TO LOOSEN.

Consequence:

LOOSENING OF THE BOLTS CAN ALLOW THE WHEEL TO BECOME DETACHED FROM THE HUB, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL WHEELS AND BOLTS INCLUDING THE SPARE WHEEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 24, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BENTLEY AT 248-754-6137.
2005 BENTLEY ARNAGE T
NHTSA Campaign ID:SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Manufacturer:BENTLEY MOTORS LTD
Manufacture Dates:06/01/2004 - 02/28/2005
Potential Units Affected:80

Defect Description:

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, DUE TO THE USE OF A NON SELF-LOCKING NUT, THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINT CAN BECOME DISCONNECTED.

Consequence:

THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINT SECURING NUTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 9, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BENTLEY AT 1-800-777-6923.
2005 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR
NHTSA Campaign ID:FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Manufacturer:BENTLEY MOTORS LTD
Manufacture Dates:03/14/2004 - 03/18/2008
Potential Units Affected:13420

Defect Description:

BENTLEY IS RECALLING 13,420 MY 2004-2008 CONTINENTAL GT, CONTINENTAL GT SPEED, CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR, AND CONTINENTAL GTC VEHICLES. THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR ROAD SALT TO CORRODE THE OUTER SURFACE OF THE FUEL FILTER. THIS COULD LEAD TO THE FILTER HOUSING BECOMING POROUS WITH A CORRESPONDING FUEL LEAK.

Consequence:

A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FILTER AND REPOSITION THE RETAINING CLIP ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 18, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BENTLEY AT 1-800-777-6923.
2005 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT
NHTSA Campaign ID:FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Manufacturer:BENTLEY MOTORS LTD
Manufacture Dates:03/14/2004 - 03/18/2008
Potential Units Affected:13420

Defect Description:

BENTLEY IS RECALLING 13,420 MY 2004-2008 CONTINENTAL GT, CONTINENTAL GT SPEED, CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR, AND CONTINENTAL GTC VEHICLES. THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR ROAD SALT TO CORRODE THE OUTER SURFACE OF THE FUEL FILTER. THIS COULD LEAD TO THE FILTER HOUSING BECOMING POROUS WITH A CORRESPONDING FUEL LEAK.

Consequence:

A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FILTER AND REPOSITION THE RETAINING CLIP ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 18, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BENTLEY AT 1-800-777-6923.
2005 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GTC
NHTSA Campaign ID:FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Manufacturer:BENTLEY MOTORS LTD
Manufacture Dates:03/14/2004 - 03/18/2008
Potential Units Affected:13420

Defect Description:

BENTLEY IS RECALLING 13,420 MY 2004-2008 CONTINENTAL GT, CONTINENTAL GT SPEED, CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR, AND CONTINENTAL GTC VEHICLES. THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR ROAD SALT TO CORRODE THE OUTER SURFACE OF THE FUEL FILTER. THIS COULD LEAD TO THE FILTER HOUSING BECOMING POROUS WITH A CORRESPONDING FUEL LEAK.

Consequence:

A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FILTER AND REPOSITION THE RETAINING CLIP ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 18, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BENTLEY AT 1-800-777-6923.
2005 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT SPEED
NHTSA Campaign ID:FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Manufacturer:BENTLEY MOTORS LTD
Manufacture Dates:03/14/2004 - 03/18/2008
Potential Units Affected:13420

Defect Description:

BENTLEY IS RECALLING 13,420 MY 2004-2008 CONTINENTAL GT, CONTINENTAL GT SPEED, CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR, AND CONTINENTAL GTC VEHICLES. THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR ROAD SALT TO CORRODE THE OUTER SURFACE OF THE FUEL FILTER. THIS COULD LEAD TO THE FILTER HOUSING BECOMING POROUS WITH A CORRESPONDING FUEL LEAK.

Consequence:

A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FILTER AND REPOSITION THE RETAINING CLIP ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 18, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BENTLEY AT 1-800-777-6923.