Vehicle recall 09V037000 · January 30, 2009
Bentley Continental Flying Spur and Continental FS Speed
There is the potential for the center rear seat belt upper guide bracket to distort in the event of a frontal impact.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Bentley is recalling 27 my 2009 continental flying spur and continental flying spur speed vehicles. There is the potential for the center rear seat belt upper guide bracket to distort in the event of a frontal impact. This distortion could result in the centre rear seat occupant traveling further forwards than the design intends.
- Consequence
- In the event of a crash, a seat occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the seat belt guide bracket free of charge. The recall began in February 2009. Owners may contact bentley at 1-617-488-8500.
- Notes
- Bentley recall no. RE09/01.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
- 09V037000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 30, 2009
- Filed by
- BENTLEY MOTORS LTD
- Manufacturer campaign
- RE09/01
- Owner notification
- March 16, 2009
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 27
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seat belts › Rear/other
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 (2009): 2009
- Bentley Continental FS Speed (2009): 2009
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