Bentley Motors, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #21V975000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 21V975000 by Bentley Motors, Inc.. Affecting 2021-2022 bentayga, continental gt, flying spur, and continental gt convertible vehicles Includes 3,777 affected units, Incorrect Air Bag Information in Manual/FMVSS 208, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2021-2022 bentayga, continental gt, flying spur, and continental gt convertible vehicles

Defect Summary

Bentley motors, inc. (bentley) is recalling certain 2021-2022 bentayga, continental gt, flying spur, and continental gt convertible vehicles. the owner's manual incorrectly states that the air bag system will not deploy when the "passenger airbag on" symbol is illuminated. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, "occupant crash protection."

Corrective Action

Bentley will mail new labels to owners. owners may apply the label themselves or have a dealer apply the label, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed february 10, 2022. owners may contact bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. bentley's number for this recall is re21/43 (rc26).

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 21V975000
Manufacturer: Bentley Motors, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2021-12-15T00:00:00
Subject: Incorrect air bag information in manual/fmvss 208
Component: Air Bags
Potentially Affected Units: 3,777

Details

MFR Campaign Number: RE21/43 (RC26)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Bentley motors, inc. (bentley) is recalling certain 2021-2022 bentayga, continental gt, flying spur, and continental gt convertible vehicles. the owner's manual incorrectly states that the air bag system will not deploy when the "passenger airbag on" symbol is illuminated. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, "occupant crash protection."
Consequence Summary: The incorrect information may change how occupants position themselves in relation to the air bags, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action: Bentley will mail new labels to owners. owners may apply the label themselves or have a dealer apply the label, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed february 10, 2022. owners may contact bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. bentley's number for this recall is re21/43 (rc26).

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 90.71

Metadata

SID: row-2ztr~mh7h_8zur
NHTSA ID: 21V975000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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