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- SEATS
- Problem
- Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain model year 2017 Bentayga vehicles manufactured March 1, 2016, to September 30, 2016. During the assembly process, the affected vehicles may not have had the seat mechanism and instrument panel joints properly tightened.
- Risk
- If the seat mechanism and instrument panel joints were not tightened, they can loosen, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- Bentley will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the seat mechanism and instrument panel joints, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in January 2017. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE16/32.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2017 Bentayga vehicles built between March 1 and September 30, 2016 may have been assembled without the seat mechanism and instrument panel joints being properly tightened. Over time these joints can loosen, which increases the risk of injury in a crash.
If you own an affected vehicle, Bentley will notify you directly. Dealers will inspect the seat mechanism and instrument panel joints and tighten them as needed. The repair is free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in January 2017.
You can contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923, referencing recall RE16/32. You can also check your VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is included.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Bentley Bentayga | 2017 |
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