Component Description
SEAT BELTS:REAR
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
Bentley Motors, Inc.
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
20170203
End Date Of Manufacturing
20200123
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
281
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20200520
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Report Received Date
20200318
Record Creation Date
20200319
Defect Summary
Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Bentayga vehicles equipped with third-row seats. The third-row upper seat belt attachment may not stay connected to the vehicle in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Consequence Summary
If the seat belt is not properly secured in the event of a crash, the occupant will not be properly restrained, increasing their risk of injury.
Corrective Summary
Bentley will notify owners, and dealers will replace the upper seat belt attachment bolt, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 27, 2020. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE20/06.
Recall 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.
