Component Description
SEATS
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
Bentley Motors, Inc.
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
20160301
End Date Of Manufacturing
20160930
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
378
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20170103
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Mfg
BENTLEY MOTORS LTD
Report Received Date
20161110
Record Creation Date
20161110
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary
Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain model year 2017 Bentayga vehicles manufactured March 1, 2016, to September 30, 2016. During the assembly process, the affected vehicles may not have had the seat mechanism and instrument panel joints properly tightened.
Consequence Summary
If the seat mechanism and instrument panel joints were not tightened, they can loosen, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Corrective Summary
Bentley will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the seat mechanism and instrument panel joints, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in January 2017. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE16/32.
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.