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SevereNHTSA·23V152000·Announced 2023-03-08

Bentley Recalls Continental GT Cabrio for Air Bag Defect

Bentley is recalling 2020-2021 Continental GT Cabrio vehicles because a sharp edge on the air bag deflector bracket may cause seat air bags to tear during deployment.

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 in the air bag system that may fail to protect occupants in a crash, increasing the risk of injury, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury risk.

Plain-English summary

Bentley Motors, Inc. is recalling certain 2020-2021 Continental GT Cabrio vehicles. The recall addresses a sharp edge on the air bag deflector bracket that may cause the seat air bags to tear during deployment. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 214, "Side Impact Protection," and 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

A torn air bag may not adequately protect an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. The defect involves critical fasteners associated with the air bag system.

Dealers will inspect the affected front seats and, if necessary, remove the sharp edge on the airbag deflector bracket rivet free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 17, 2023. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-77-6923 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT CABRIO
Brand
BENTLEY
Manufacturer
Bentley Motors, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Air Bags
Hazard
Affected units
1,610

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)

  • CONTINENTAL GT CABRIO

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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