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SevereNHTSA·21V104000·Announced 2021-02-23

Bentley Recalls One 2020 Flying Spur for Fuel Tank Welding Defect

Bentley is recalling one 2020 Flying Spur because the fuel tank may not have been welded properly, creating a risk of fuel leak and fire.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (fuel tank welding) that poses a significant fire risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating under the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Bentley Motors, Inc. is recalling one 2020 Bentley Flying Spur vehicle. The recall addresses a manufacturing defect where the fuel tank may not have been welded properly.

A fuel leak resulting from this defect could increase the risk of fire if it comes into contact with an ignition source. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Bentley will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank free of charge. The recall began on March 18, 2021. Owners can 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 FLYING SPUR
Brand
BENTLEY
Manufacturer
Bentley Motors, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Fuel System
Hazard
Affected units
1

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 (1)

  • FLYING SPUR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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