Vehicle recall 08V072000 · February 15, 2008
Bentley Continental Flying Spur and Continental GT
The replacement air bag trimmed covers have been manufactured with tethers of an incorrect length.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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
- In the event of a crash, this could result in damage to the air bag itself during deployment increasing the risk of injuries.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 08V072000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 15, 2008
- Filed by
- BENTLEY MOTORS LTD
- Manufacturer campaign
- RE08/01
- Owner notification
- March 11, 2008
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 4
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Air bags
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Bentley Continental Flying Spur (2004, 2006): 2006, 2004
- Bentley Continental GT (2004, 2006): 2006, 2004
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