Bentley Motors, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #15V688000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V688000 by Bentley Motors, Inc.. Affecting model year 2012-2014 continental gt vehicles manufactured february 1, 2011, to april 30, 2014, 2012-2015 continental gtc vehicles manufactured february 1, 2011, to june 30, 2014, 2012-2013 continental flying spur vehicles manufactured march 31, 2011, to august 30, 2012, and 2014 flying spur vehicles manufactured february 28, 2013, to april 28, 2014 Includes 7,778 affected units, Battery Cable Connection May Be Loose, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2012-2014 continental gt vehicles manufactured february 1, 2011, to april 30, 2014, 2012-2015 continental gtc vehicles manufactured february 1, 2011, to june 30, 2014, 2012-2013 continental flying spur vehicles manufactured march 31, 2011, to august 30, 2012, and 2014 flying spur vehicles manufactured february 28, 2013, to april 28, 2014

Defect Summary

Bentley motors, inc. (bentley) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 continental gt vehicles manufactured february 1, 2011, to april 30, 2014, 2012-2015 continental gtc vehicles manufactured february 1, 2011, to june 30, 2014, 2012-2013 continental flying spur vehicles manufactured march 31, 2011, to august 30, 2012, and 2014 flying spur vehicles manufactured february 28, 2013, to april 28, 2014. in the affected vehicles, a battery cable connection may be loose at the firewall.

Corrective Action

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. bentley's number for this recall is re15/15.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V688000
Manufacturer: Bentley Motors, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2015-10-21T00:00:00
Subject: Battery cable connection may be loose
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 7,778

Details

MFR Campaign Number: RE15/15
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Bentley motors, inc. (bentley) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 continental gt vehicles manufactured february 1, 2011, to april 30, 2014, 2012-2015 continental gtc vehicles manufactured february 1, 2011, to june 30, 2014, 2012-2013 continental flying spur vehicles manufactured march 31, 2011, to august 30, 2012, and 2014 flying spur vehicles manufactured february 28, 2013, to april 28, 2014. in the affected vehicles, a battery cable connection may be loose at the firewall.
Consequence Summary: A loose battery cable may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action: 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. bentley's number for this recall is re15/15.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 83.61

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NHTSA ID: 15V688000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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