Bentley Buyers Guide

 

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Crash Test Data for 2009 Bentley

Bentley Vehicle Front Star Rating Side Star Rating Rollover Resistance Rating
Driver Passenger Front Seat Rear Seat
2009 Arnage RLNot
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2009 Arnage T/RNot
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Not
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Not
Tested
Not
Tested
Not
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2009 Continental Flying SpurNot
Tested
Not
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Not
Tested
Not
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Not
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2009 Continental GTNot
Tested
Not
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Not
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Not
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Not
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2009 Continental GTCNot
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Not
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Not
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Not
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Not
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Service Bulletins for 2009 Bentley

2009 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
Bulletin Number: TB-10-02-31-01
BENTLEY: FUEL TANK VAPOUR CONTROL VALVE; PF 21400 PC; NO LONGER AVAILABLE. NEW PART (3Z0.201.766) HAS THE SAME FUNCTION ALTHOUGH THE TRANSPOSITION OF THE NOZZLES RESULTS IN THE HOSE CONNECTIONS CROSSING IN SOME APPLICATIONS. THIS IS ACC
Bulletin Number: TB-202-4688-1
BENTLEY: FUEL FILLER CAPS. THERE ARE THE STANDARD FITTED BLACK PLASTIC FUEL FILLER CAP FOR MULSANNE/ARNAGE AND THE JEWEL FUEL FILLER CAP FITTED FOR CONTINENTAL. BLACK PLASTIC FUEL FILLER CAP NOT TO BE PLACED ON CONTINENTAL AND JEWEL FUEL
Bulletin Number: TPI-202-8926-1
BENTLEY: NO LONGER ARE THE REAR LAMP AVAILABLE AS COMPLETE ASSEMBLY. MODELS BENTLEY ARNAGE AND ROLLS ROYCE SILVER SERAPH. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
2009 BENTLEY AZURE
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
2009 BENTLEY BROOKLANDS
Bulletin Number: 08-095
BENTLEY: ALARM SYSTEM; GLASS BREAK SENSOR; INCORRECT SPECIFICATION - SC08/07. FOR CERTAIN BROOKLANDS VEHICLES. *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: SB-09-077
BENTLEY: WORKSHOP ACTION BENTLEY ARNAGE & AZURE DRIVELINE REFINEMENT. *PE
2009 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL
Bulletin Number: 2053492.4
Air spring fault finding
2009 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL 2 DOOR
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-09-086
BENTLEY: DIAGNOSTIC COMMUNICATION WITH THE INTRODUCTION OF THE VAS BRAND DIAGNOSTICS CD, CAME A NEW GUIDED SERVICE FUNCTION TO UPDATE THE SOFTWARE LEVEL OF THE DIAGNOSTIC GATEWAY CONTROL MODULE. CARS MANUFACTURED UNTIL NOW PRESENTED DIAGN
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
Bulletin Number: TB-202-4688-1
BENTLEY: FUEL FILLER CAPS. THERE ARE THE STANDARD FITTED BLACK PLASTIC FUEL FILLER CAP FOR MULSANNE/ARNAGE AND THE JEWEL FUEL FILLER CAP FITTED FOR CONTINENTAL. BLACK PLASTIC FUEL FILLER CAP NOT TO BE PLACED ON CONTINENTAL AND JEWEL FUEL
2009 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL 4 DOOR
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-09-086
BENTLEY: DIAGNOSTIC COMMUNICATION WITH THE INTRODUCTION OF THE VAS BRAND DIAGNOSTICS CD, CAME A NEW GUIDED SERVICE FUNCTION TO UPDATE THE SOFTWARE LEVEL OF THE DIAGNOSTIC GATEWAY CONTROL MODULE. CARS MANUFACTURED UNTIL NOW PRESENTED DIAGN
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
Bulletin Number: TB-202-4688-1
BENTLEY: FUEL FILLER CAPS. THERE ARE THE STANDARD FITTED BLACK PLASTIC FUEL FILLER CAP FOR MULSANNE/ARNAGE AND THE JEWEL FUEL FILLER CAP FITTED FOR CONTINENTAL. BLACK PLASTIC FUEL FILLER CAP NOT TO BE PLACED ON CONTINENTAL AND JEWEL FUEL
2009 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL CABRIO
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-09-086
BENTLEY: DIAGNOSTIC COMMUNICATION WITH THE INTRODUCTION OF THE VAS BRAND DIAGNOSTICS CD, CAME A NEW GUIDED SERVICE FUNCTION TO UPDATE THE SOFTWARE LEVEL OF THE DIAGNOSTIC GATEWAY CONTROL MODULE. CARS MANUFACTURED UNTIL NOW PRESENTED DIAGN
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
2009 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL CONVERTIBLE
Bulletin Number: 2033864-5
Accessory valve caps - Difficult to remove
Bulletin Number: 20424622
HEADLINER REPLACEMENT - RIGHT HAND C POST HEADLINER GUIDE
Bulletin Number: 20434061
HOOD REAR BOW CLASH TO TONNEAU COVER PREVENTION (SC16/21)
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
2009 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR
Bulletin Number: 20302173
Air spring fault finding
Bulletin Number: 2033864-5
Accessory valve caps - Difficult to remove
Bulletin Number: 20434061
HOOD REAR BOW CLASH TO TONNEAU COVER PREVENTION (SC16/21)
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: SB-09-086
BENTLEY: DIAGNOSTIC COMMUNICATION WITH THE INTRODUCTION OF THE VAS BRAND DIAGNOSTICS CD, CAME A NEW GUIDED SERVICE FUNCTION TO UPDATE THE SOFTWARE LEVEL OF THE DIAGNOSTIC GATEWAY CONTROL MODULE. CARS MANUFACTURED UNTIL NOW PRESENTED DIAGN
Bulletin Number: SB-2027658-4
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
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-20362667-1
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Bulletin Number: SB-R7902030329-1
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
2009 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL FS SPEED
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-09-086
BENTLEY: DIAGNOSTIC COMMUNICATION WITH THE INTRODUCTION OF THE VAS BRAND DIAGNOSTICS CD, CAME A NEW GUIDED SERVICE FUNCTION TO UPDATE THE SOFTWARE LEVEL OF THE DIAGNOSTIC GATEWAY CONTROL MODULE. CARS MANUFACTURED UNTIL NOW PRESENTED DIAGN
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
2009 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT
Bulletin Number: 2024809-3
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Bulletin Number: 20274332
Clicking noise from wheel bearing
Bulletin Number: 2033864-5
Accessory valve caps - Difficult to remove
Bulletin Number: 20434061
HOOD REAR BOW CLASH TO TONNEAU COVER PREVENTION (SC16/21)
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: 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-2033467-1A
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: SB-R7902030329-1
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
2009 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GTC
Bulletin Number: 2024809-3
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Bulletin Number: 2033864-5
Accessory valve caps - Difficult to remove
Bulletin Number: 20434061
HOOD REAR BOW CLASH TO TONNEAU COVER PREVENTION (SC16/21)
Bulletin Number: 20434062
Hood rear bow clash to tonneau cover - prevention (SC16/21) *Revised: VIN Updates
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: 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-2029949-1
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-2031919-1A
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: SB-R7902030329-1
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
2009 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 2009 Bentley

2009 BENTLEY ARNAGE
NHTSA Campaign ID:STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
Manufacturer:BENTLEY MOTORS LTD
Manufacture Dates:10/01/2006 - 03/30/2009
Potential Units Affected:630

Defect Description:

BENTLEY IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 ARNAGER, ARNAGET, ARNAGE RL, BROOKLANDS, AND AZURE VEHICLES. THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR THE "B" HOOD ORNAMENT'S RETRACTING MECHANISM TO BECOME CORRODED. THIS MAY LEAD TO THE "B" HOOD ORNAMENT NOT RETRACTING AS INTENDED WHEN A VEHICLE IS INVOLVED IN A CRASH.

Consequence:

IF THE HOOD ORNAMENT DOES NOT RETRACT, IT COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO A PEDESTRIAN IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH BETWEEN THE VEHICLE AND THE PEDESTRIAN.

Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RETRACTABLE "B" MECHANISM FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BENTLEY AT 1-617-488-8500.
2009 BENTLEY AZURE
NHTSA Campaign ID:STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
Manufacturer:BENTLEY MOTORS LTD
Manufacture Dates:10/01/2006 - 03/30/2009
Potential Units Affected:630

Defect Description:

BENTLEY IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 ARNAGER, ARNAGET, ARNAGE RL, BROOKLANDS, AND AZURE VEHICLES. THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR THE "B" HOOD ORNAMENT'S RETRACTING MECHANISM TO BECOME CORRODED. THIS MAY LEAD TO THE "B" HOOD ORNAMENT NOT RETRACTING AS INTENDED WHEN A VEHICLE IS INVOLVED IN A CRASH.

Consequence:

IF THE HOOD ORNAMENT DOES NOT RETRACT, IT COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO A PEDESTRIAN IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH BETWEEN THE VEHICLE AND THE PEDESTRIAN.

Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RETRACTABLE "B" MECHANISM FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BENTLEY AT 1-617-488-8500.
2009 BENTLEY BROOKLANDS
NHTSA Campaign ID:STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
Manufacturer:BENTLEY MOTORS LTD
Manufacture Dates:10/01/2006 - 03/30/2009
Potential Units Affected:630

Defect Description:

BENTLEY IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 ARNAGER, ARNAGET, ARNAGE RL, BROOKLANDS, AND AZURE VEHICLES. THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR THE "B" HOOD ORNAMENT'S RETRACTING MECHANISM TO BECOME CORRODED. THIS MAY LEAD TO THE "B" HOOD ORNAMENT NOT RETRACTING AS INTENDED WHEN A VEHICLE IS INVOLVED IN A CRASH.

Consequence:

IF THE HOOD ORNAMENT DOES NOT RETRACT, IT COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO A PEDESTRIAN IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH BETWEEN THE VEHICLE AND THE PEDESTRIAN.

Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RETRACTABLE "B" MECHANISM FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BENTLEY AT 1-617-488-8500.
2009 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR
NHTSA Campaign ID:VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer:Bentley Motors, Inc.
Manufacture Dates:04/25/2007 - 10/31/2008
Potential Units Affected:127

Defect Description:

Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Continental Flying Spur vehicles manufactured April 25, 2007 through October 31, 2008. The sunroof glass on the affected vehicles may not be properly secured to the sunroof frame. As a result, the sunroof glass may detach from the car while driving.

Consequence:

If the glass detaches from the sunroof frame it could be come a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Action:

Bentley will notify owners, and dealers will apply additional adhesive between the sunroof glass frame and sunroof glass panel, free of charge. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923.
2009 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR
NHTSA Campaign ID:SEAT BELTS:REAR
Manufacturer:BENTLEY MOTORS LTD
Manufacture Dates:05/01/2008 - 09/11/2008
Potential Units Affected:27

Defect Description:

BENTLEY IS RECALLING 27 MY 2009 CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR AND CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR SPEED VEHICLES. THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR THE CENTER REAR SEAT BELT UPPER GUIDE BRACKET TO DISTORT IN THE EVENT OF A FRONTAL IMPACT. THIS DISTORTION COULD RESULT IN THE CENTRE REAR SEAT OCCUPANT TRAVELING FURTHER FORWARDS THAN THE DESIGN INTENDS.

Consequence:

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, A SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT BELT GUIDE BRACKET FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN IN FEBRUARY 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BENTLEY AT 1-617-488-8500.
2009 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR
NHTSA Campaign ID:SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Manufacturer:Bentley Motors, Inc.
Manufacture Dates:07/01/2006 - 06/30/2010
Potential Units Affected:469

Defect 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.

Consequence:

Failure of the securing screws may result in a reduction of braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.
2009 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL FS SPEED
NHTSA Campaign ID:SEAT BELTS:REAR
Manufacturer:BENTLEY MOTORS LTD
Manufacture Dates:05/01/2008 - 09/11/2008
Potential Units Affected:27

Defect Description:

BENTLEY IS RECALLING 27 MY 2009 CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR AND CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR SPEED VEHICLES. THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR THE CENTER REAR SEAT BELT UPPER GUIDE BRACKET TO DISTORT IN THE EVENT OF A FRONTAL IMPACT. THIS DISTORTION COULD RESULT IN THE CENTRE REAR SEAT OCCUPANT TRAVELING FURTHER FORWARDS THAN THE DESIGN INTENDS.

Consequence:

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, A SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT BELT GUIDE BRACKET FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN IN FEBRUARY 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BENTLEY AT 1-617-488-8500.
2009 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT
NHTSA Campaign ID:SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Manufacturer:Bentley Motors, Inc.
Manufacture Dates:07/01/2006 - 06/30/2010
Potential Units Affected:469

Defect 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.

Consequence:

Failure of the securing screws may result in a reduction of braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.
2009 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GTC
NHTSA Campaign ID:SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Manufacturer:Bentley Motors, Inc.
Manufacture Dates:07/01/2006 - 06/30/2010
Potential Units Affected:469

Defect 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.

Consequence:

Failure of the securing screws may result in a reduction of braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.