Bentley Continental Flying Spur 2007
Model Continental Flying Spur made in 2007 by Bentley got 1 consumer complain there is 1 recall as well as 9 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to electrical system. . Technical service bulletines regarding digital instrument panel, engine and engine cooling and equipment. There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline . The car has one 6 turbo, guzzler engine.
Model 2007
Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
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6 Turbo, Guzzler | 12 | Semiautomatic, 6 gears | 4 | 11/18/14 | 12.5732/23.3316/15.8652 | Premium | 3052 | MIDSIZE CARS |
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
08V217000 | BENTLEY MOTORS LTD | from 03/14/2004 to 03/18/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 13420 | 06/18/2008 | MFR | BENTLEY MOTORS LTD | 05/15/2008 | 05/15/2008 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Bentley is recalling 13,420 my 2004-2008 continental gt, continental gt speed, continental flying spur, and continental gtc vehicles. there is the potential for road salt to corrode the outer surface of the fuel filter. this could lead to the filter housing becoming porous with a corresponding fuel leak. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the fuel filter and reposition the retaining clip on all affected vehicles. the recall began on june 18, 2008. owners may contact bentley at 1-800-777-6923. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL | |||||
TB-09-01-00-12 | 06/01/2009 | 10030886 | Bentley: on uk and us region cars only, the guided service function replace-c00202 driver instrument panel [j285] incorrectly asks for the total distance traveled and distance traveled since last service to be entered in kilometers. this | 12/17/2009 | |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||||
BB-09-128 | 10/26/2009 | 10032514 | Bentley: continental series (including gt diamond series): emissions service action, ignition coils. the vehicles affected may have ignition coils that could malfunction under certain conditions. if this happens, the malfunction indicato | 04/07/2010 | |
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | |||||
TB-10-01-01-02 | 09/01/2010 | 10034493 | Bentley: a condition has been identified that can compromise the surface finish of the pipe supplying lubricant to the turbochargers. if left undetected the pipe may corrode and, in extreme cases, result in fluid loss. no model years lis | 11/19/2010 | |
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||||
08-084 | 05/06/2008 | 10025774 | Bentley: workshop action - continental series - fuel filler housing - water drain blocked - wa08/05. all continental series range up to model year 2008. *pe | 09/05/2008 | |
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||||
08-084 | 05/06/2008 | 10025774 | Bentley: workshop action - continental series - fuel filler housing - water drain blocked - wa08/05. all continental series range up to model year 2008. *pe | 09/05/2008 | |
SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING | |||||
BB-08-147 | 10/28/2008 | 10028167 | Bentley: continental series-wheel bearing retaining screw. some dealers have stocks of the original fastening screw. look at bulletin #08-143. return them using the spr process. *pe | 03/10/2009 | |
BB-08-143 | 10/23/2008 | 10028007 | Bentley: continental series, wheel bearing retaining screw. the continental gt was launched with a front suspension upright made from steel,a design which recently changed to aluminium. model years unknown. *pe | 02/26/2009 | |
TIRES - PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | |||||
08-063 | 04/01/2008 | 10025791 | Bentley: 08my continental series; incorrect tire size displayed. tire pressure monitoring (tpm) information display was enhanced at 08my. *pe | 09/06/2008 | |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
TB-10-01-01-02 | 09/01/2010 | 10034493 | Bentley: a condition has been identified that can compromise the surface finish of the pipe supplying lubricant to the turbochargers. if left undetected the pipe may corrode and, in extreme cases, result in fluid loss. no model years lis | 11/19/2010 |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
07/07/2009 | 0 | 1 | |
The speedometer on my 2007 bentley continental flying spur reads 6-8% high. bentley motors says the instrument was designed this way and they have refused to calibrate my speedometer to render it accurate. *tr |