Bentley Continental Flying Spur 2009

Model Continental Flying Spur made in 2009 by Bentley got 1 recall as well as 3 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and equipment. There was one recall concerning seat belts . The car has one 6 turbo, guzzler engine.

Model 2009

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
6 Turbo, Guzzler 12Semiautomatic, 6 gears410/17/1212.5188/23.259/15.8025Premium5373MIDSIZE CARS30-Jun-08

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SEAT BELTS - REAR
09V037000BENTLEY MOTORS LTDfrom 05/01/2008 to 09/11/2008V (Vehicle)2703/16/2009MFRBENTLEY MOTORS LTD01/30/200901/30/2009
Defect SummaryBentley is recalling 27 my 2009 continental flying spur and continental flying spur speed vehicles. there is the potential for the center rear seat belt upper guide bracket to distort in the event of a frontal impact. this distortion could result in the centre rear seat occupant traveling further forwards than the design intends.
Consequence SummaryIn the event of a crash, a seat occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the seat belt guide bracket free of charge. the recall began in february 2009. owners may contact bentley at 1-617-488-8500.
NotesBentley recall no. re09/01.customers may also 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


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE
SB-09-08606/29/200910030885Bentley: diagnostic communication with the introduction of the vas brand diagnostics cd, came a new guided service function to update the software level of the diagnostic gateway control module. cars manufactured until now presented diagn12/17/2009
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
TB-10-01-01-0209/01/201010034493Bentley: 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 lis11/19/2010
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
TB-10-01-01-0209/01/201010034493Bentley: 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 lis11/19/2010