Component Description
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
Bentley Motors, Inc.
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
20180502
End Date Of Manufacturing
20180503
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
12
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20181019
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Mfg
BENTLEY MOTORS LTD
Report Received Date
20180914
Record Creation Date
20180921
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary
Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2018 Bentley Mulsanne and 2018 Bentayga vehicles. When reverse gear has been selected, the rearview camera display may be obstructed or may not be fully visible within two seconds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Consequence Summary
If the full camera view is obstructed or delayed and the driver does not check their surroundings before backing up, there may be an increased risk of a crash.
Corrective Summary
Bentley will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the software in the infotainment system, free of charge. The recall began October 19, 2018. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE 18/11.
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.