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- BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
- Problem
- Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2018 Bentley Mulsanne and 2018 Bentayga vehicles. When reverse gear has been selected, the rearview camera display may be obstructed or may not be fully visible within two seconds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
- Risk
- If the full camera view is obstructed or delayed and the driver does not check their surroundings before backing up, there may be an increased risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Bentley will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the software in the infotainment system, free of charge. The recall began October 19, 2018. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE 18/11.
- 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
On certain 2018 Bentley vehicles, the rearview camera display may be obstructed or may not be fully visible within two seconds after reverse gear is selected. The vehicles do not meet federal rearview mirror requirements under FMVSS 111.
If the full camera view is blocked or delayed and the driver does not check the area behind the vehicle before backing up, the risk of a crash increases. Drivers should use extra caution, look over their shoulder and check mirrors before reversing until the repair is done.
Bentley will notify owners, and authorized dealers will reprogram the infotainment system software at no charge. Owners can contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923 (Bentley recall number RE 18/11), and should check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Bentley Bentayga | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Bentley Mulsanne | 2018 |