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🔥 Fire riskNHTSA 15V688📅 Oct 21, 2015

2012–2015 Bentley Continental GT Cabrio & 2012–2014 Bentley Continental GT + 2 more recall: electrical system

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

A loose battery cable may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
15V688000
Manufacturer recall #
RE15/15
Manufacturer
Bentley Motors, Inc.
Vehicles affected
7,778
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Owner phone
1-800-777-6923
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Nov 17, 2015
Built
Feb 1, 2011 – Apr 30, 2014
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 15V688 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 15V688?

2012–2015 Bentley Continental GT Cabrio & 2012–2014 Bentley Continental GT + 2 more. 7,778 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Bentley dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-777-6923.