Bently Recalls 09 Continental Flying Spurs and Flying Spur Speed Vehicles

Vehicle Make / Model:		Model Year(s):
BENTLEY / CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR		2009
BENTLEY / CONTINENTAL FS SPEED		2009
Manufacturer: BENTLEY MOTORS LTD		Mfr’s Report Date: JAN 20, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V037000		N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: SEAT BELTS:REAR

Potential Number of Units Affected: 27

Summary: BENTLEY IS RECALLING 27 2009 CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR AND CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR SPEED VEHICLES. THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR THE CENTER REAR SEAT BELT UPPER GUIDE BRACKET TO DISTORT IN THE EVENT OF A FRONTAL IMPACT. THIS DISTORTION COULD RESULT IN THE CENTRE REAR SEAT OCCUPANT TRAVELING FURTHER FORWARDS THAN THE DESIGN INTENDS.

Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, A SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT BELT GUIDE BRACKET FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 30, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BENTLEY AT 1-617-488-8500.

Notes: BENTLEY RECALL NO. RE09/01. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .