The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·15V688000·Announced 2015-10-21

Bentley Recalls Continental Models Due to Loose Battery Cable Fire Risk

Bentley is recalling certain 2012-2015 Continental GT, GTC, and Flying Spur vehicles because a loose battery cable connection may overheat and cause a fire.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (loose battery cable) that poses a significant risk of fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Bentley Motors, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Continental GT, 2012-2015 Continental GTC, 2012-2013 Continental Flying Spur, and 2014 Flying Spur vehicles. The recall covers vehicles manufactured between February 1, 2011, and June 30, 2014, depending on the specific model and year.

In the affected vehicles, a battery cable connection may be loose at the firewall. A loose battery cable may overheat, which increases the risk of a fire.

Bentley will notify owners, and dealers will replace the battery cable securing nut free of charge. The recall began on November 17, 2015. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT, CONTINENTAL GT CABRIO, CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR, FLYING SPUR
Brand
BENTLEY
Manufacturer
Bentley Motors, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Luxury Sedan/Coupe
Hazard
Affected units
7,778

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (4)

  • CONTINENTAL GT
  • CONTINENTAL GT CABRIO
  • CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR
  • FLYING SPUR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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