Component Description
SEAT BELTS:REAR
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
Bentley Motors, Inc.
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
20120307
End Date Of Manufacturing
20180922
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
1059
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20190307
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Mfg
BENTLEY MOTORS LTD
Report Received Date
20190115
Record Creation Date
20190131
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary
Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Bentley Mulsanne vehicles. In the event of a crash, the rear seat belt anchor may detach from the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Consequence Summary
In the event of a crash, if the rear seat belt buckle detaches, the seat occupant would have an increased risk of injury.
Corrective Summary
Bentley will notify owners, and dealers will improve the strength of the rear seat belt mounting by adding an additional reinforcement panel to the body structure, free of charge. The recall began March 7, 2019. Owners may contact Bentley Customer Service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE 19/01.
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.