NHTSA Recall 13V484000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V484000; Date: Oct. 17, 2013
Failure of the securing screws may result in a reduction of braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur; 2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur; 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur; 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur; 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur; 2007 Bentley Continental Gt; 2008 Bentley Continental Gt; 2009 Bentley Continental Gt; 2010 Bentley Continental Gt; 2011 Bentley Continental Gt; 2007 Bentley Continental Gtc; 2008 Bentley Continental Gtc; 2009 Bentley Continental Gtc; 2010 Bentley Continental Gtc; 2011 Bentley Continental Gtc
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor
Manufactured by: Bentley Motors, Inc.
Affected Units:: 469
Recall Summary:
Bentley motors, inc. (bentley) is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2011 continental gt, gtc, and flying spur vehicles, manufactured from July 2006 through June 2010 and equipped with carbon ceramic brake discs. In the affected vehicles, the stainless steel screws that secure the brake rotors may fail after being exposed to salty conditions.
How to Fix:
Bentley will notify owners, and dealers will replace the screws, free of charge. The safety recall began on October 22, 2013. Owners may contact bentley at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this campaign is re13/14.
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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 22, 2013
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