7 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Posted on: 2021-08-19
Description
Bentley motors, inc. (bentley) is recalling certain 2021 bentayga vehicles. Incorrect software for the chassis control module may cause the electronic stability control (esc) system to malfunction.
Consequence
A malfunctioning esc system can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will update the chassis control module with the correct software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed september 27, 2021. Owners may contact bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is re21/31.
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #2 - SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 2021-04-22
Description
Bentley motors, inc. (bentley) is recalling certain 2021 bentayga vehicles. The lock nut on the trailing arm of the rear axle may break due to stress corrosion.
Consequence
A broken lock nut may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Bentley will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lock nuts, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed on june 16, 2021. Owners may contact bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is re21/17 (rb98).
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.
DEFECT #3 - SEAT BELTS
Posted on: 2021-08-05
Description
Bentley motors, inc. (bentley) is recalling certain 2021 bentayga vehicles. The front passenger seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicles safety standard number 208, occupant crash protection.
Consequence
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the front passenger seat belt assemblies, and if necessary, replace the seat belts free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed october 1, 2021. Owners may contact bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is re21/31 (rc13).
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #4 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Posted on: 2021-08-05
Description
Bentley motors, inc. (bentley) is recalling certain 2021 bentayga vehicles. The front passenger seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicles safety standard number 208, occupant crash protection.
Consequence
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the front passenger seat belt assemblies, and if necessary, replace the seat belts free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed october 1, 2021. Owners may contact bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is re21/31 (rc13).
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #5 - SEAT BELTS
Posted on: 2021-08-05
Description
Bentley motors, inc. (bentley) is recalling certain 2021 bentayga vehicles. The front passenger seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicles safety standard number 208, occupant crash protection.
Consequence
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the front passenger seat belt assemblies, and if necessary, replace the seat belts free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on september 30, 2021. Owners may contact bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is re21/31 (rc13).
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #6 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Posted on: 2021-08-05
Description
Bentley motors, inc. (bentley) is recalling certain 2021 bentayga vehicles. The front passenger seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicles safety standard number 208, occupant crash protection.
Consequence
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the front passenger seat belt assemblies, and if necessary, replace the seat belts free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on september 30, 2021. Owners may contact bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is re21/31 (rc13).
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #7 - BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
Posted on: 2022-10-06
Description
Bentley motors, inc. (bentley) is recalling certain 2021-2022 bentayga vehicles. Due to a software error, the rearview camera image may be blank when the car is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 111, rear visibility.
Consequence
A rearview camera screen that displays a blank image reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will update the infotainment unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed november 17, 2022. Owners may contact bentley customer service at 1-800-877-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is re22/29 (rc54).
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.nhtsa.gov.