Bentley Recalls 2018 Mulsanne and Bentayga for Rearview Camera Issues
Bentley is recalling 2018 Mulsanne and Bentayga vehicles because the rearview camera display may be obstructed or delayed, increasing crash risk when reversing.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (increased crash risk) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Bentley Motors, Inc. is recalling certain 2018 Bentley Mulsanne and 2018 Bentayga vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the rearview camera display may be obstructed or may not be fully visible within two seconds after reverse gear is selected. This issue causes the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
If the full camera view is obstructed or delayed and the driver does not check their surroundings before backing up, there may be an increased risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.
Bentley will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the software in the infotainment system free of charge. The recall began on October 19, 2018. 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 BENTAYGA, MULSANNE
- Brand
- BENTLEY
- Manufacturer
- Bentley Motors, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Luxury SUV/Sedan
- Affected units
- 12
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 (2)
- BENTAYGA
- MULSANNE
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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