Bentley Continental Gt 2006

Model Continental Gt made in 2006 by Bentley got 2 recalls as well as 14 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 turbo, guzzler engine.

Model 2006

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
6 Turbo, Guzzler 12Semiautomatic, 6 gears412/19/1412.8/23.8/16.1613Premium2570COMPACT CARS

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
AIR BAGS
08V072000BENTLEY MOTORS LTDfrom 05/01/2004 to 01/31/2006V (Vehicle)403/11/2008MFRBENTLEY MOTORS LTD02/15/200802/15/2008
Defect SummaryBentley 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 SummaryIn the event of a crash, this could result in damage to the air bag itself during deployment increasing the risk of injuries.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesBentley 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
08V217000BENTLEY MOTORS LTDfrom 03/14/2004 to 03/18/2008V (Vehicle)1342006/18/2008MFRBENTLEY MOTORS LTD05/15/200805/15/2008
Defect SummaryBentley 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 SummaryA fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesCustomers 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


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL
TB-09-01-00-1206/01/200910030886Bentley: 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. this12/17/2009
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL
BB-09-12810/26/200910032514Bentley: 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 indicato04/07/2010
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER
0707204/05/200710021506Air conditioning, pressure temperature transducer. potential leak. *kb05/10/2007
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS
08-05803/19/200810024606Service campaign - continental series - paint & trim labels - incorrect paint code - sc07/09. *nj04/28/2008
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
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
08-08405/06/200810025774Bentley: workshop action - continental series - fuel filler housing - water drain blocked - wa08/05. all continental series range up to model year 2008. *pe09/05/2008
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
08-08405/06/200810025774Bentley: workshop action - continental series - fuel filler housing - water drain blocked - wa08/05. all continental series range up to model year 2008. *pe09/05/2008
PARKING BRAKE
051006/22/200610020131Service campaign - continental series - electronic parking brake (epb), memory premature aging - sc05/10. *tt07/24/2006
SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING
BB-08-14710/28/200810028167Bentley: 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. *pe03/10/2009
TIRES
6711/28/200510018449Winter wheels and tire assemblies. *jb12/22/2005
TIRES - PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
08-06304/01/200810025791Bentley: 08my continental series; incorrect tire size displayed. tire pressure monitoring (tpm) information display was enhanced at 08my. *pe09/06/2008
TIRES - VALVE
0611507/25/200610020196Accessory tyre valve caps, part number 3w0 601 367. *tt08/09/2006
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
WHEELS
6711/28/200510018449Winter wheels and tire assemblies. *jb12/22/2005