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Bentley Continental GT Cabrio Recall 23V152: Seat Air Bags May Tear During Deployment

NHTSA campaign 23V152, reported March 8, 2023, 1,610 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Some Bentley Continental GT Cabrio vehicles from 2020 and 2021 have a sharp edge on the air bag deflector bracket in the front seats. During deployment, this edge can tear the seat air bag, so it may not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. The vehicles also fail to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 214 (Side Impact Protection) and 208 (Occupant Crash Protection).

An authorized Bentley dealer will inspect the affected front seats and, if needed, remove the sharp edge from the air bag deflector bracket rivet. The repair is free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 17, 2023.

Check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls and contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-77-6923, referencing recall number RE23/03(RC68), to schedule your free inspection and repair.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 23V152Bentley Motors, Inc.
Component
AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Problem
Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Continental GTC vehicles. Due to a sharp edge on the air bag deflector bracket, the seat air bags may tear during deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 214, "Side Impact Protection," and 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk
A torn air bag may not adequately protect an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the affected front seats and, if necessary, remove the sharp edge on the airbag deflector bracket rivet, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 17, 2023. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-77-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE23/03(RC68).
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.nhtsa.gov.

Affected vehicles

Bentley Continental GT Cabrio20202021