Bentley Continental Gt 2004
Model Continental Gt made in 2004 by Bentley got 3 recalls as well as 13 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding digital instrument panel and engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningair bags and fuel system, gasoline. The car has one 6.0 turbo, guzzler engine.
Model 2004
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.0 Turbo, Guzzler | 12 | Semiautomatic, 6 gears | 4 | 11/18/13 | 12.5498/22.7/15.7111 | Premium | 1846 | COMPACT 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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V072000 | BENTLEY MOTORS LTD | from 05/01/2004 to 01/31/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 4 | 03/11/2008 | MFR | BENTLEY MOTORS LTD | 02/15/2008 | 02/15/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Bentley is recalling 4 my 2004 and 2006 continental gt and continental flying spur vehicles. the replacement air bag trimmed covers have been manufactured with tethers of an incorrect length. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the event of a crash, this could result in damage to the air bag itself during deployment increasing the risk of injuries. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the passenger's air bag cover free of charge. the recall began on march 11, 2008. owners may contact bentley at 1-800-777-6923. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Bentley recall no. re08/01.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. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V313000 | BENTLEY MOTORS LTD | from 02/01/2004 to 03/31/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 81 | 09/05/2006 | MFR | BENTLEY MOTORS LTD | 08/17/2006 | 08/17/2006 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain passenger vehicles, there is the potential for insufficient clearance between a brake pipe and an engine mounted hose clip, which could eventually result in failure of the brake pipe. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This failure could result in an increased stopping distance when braking increasing the risk of a crash and also a risk of fire due to brake fluid escaping into the engine compartment. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect to ascertain the clearance between the brake pipe and hose clip and repair as necessary free of charge. the recall began on september 5, 2006. owners may contact bentley at 248-754-6137. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Bentley recall no. re06/02.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administrationbentley recall no. re06/02.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| PARKING BRAKE | |||||
| 0510 | 06/22/2006 | 10020131 | Service campaign - continental series - electronic parking brake (epb), memory premature aging - sc05/10. *tt | 07/24/2006 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 0051 | 09/20/2005 | 10017775 | Service campaign sc05/11 - addition of a drip seal to the boot lid. *tt | 11/29/2005 | |
| 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 | |
| TIRES | |||||
| 67 | 11/28/2005 | 10018449 | Winter wheels and tire assemblies. *jb | 12/22/2005 | |
| 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 | |
| 74 | 12/19/2005 | 10018779 | Tire pressure monitoring diagnosis. *tt | 01/13/2006 | |
| 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 | |
| WHEELS | |||||
| 67 | 11/28/2005 | 10018449 | Winter wheels and tire assemblies. *jb | 12/22/2005 | |