The defect
Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling one 2020 Flying Spur vehicle. The fuel tank may not have been welded properly during manufacturing, which could result in a fuel leak.
The risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of fire.
The remedy
Bentley will notify the owner, and a dealer will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2021. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE21/07 (RB88).
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Bentley Flying Spur | 2020 |
Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bentley Flying Spur | 2020 | 2 | 2 |
Other fuel system, gasoline recalls in 2021
40 of the 988 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2021 concerned the fuel system, gasoline; Bentley Motors, Inc. filed 31 campaigns in all.
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| 21V901000 18 Nov 2021 | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| 21V875000 12 Nov 2021 | Mazda North American Operations |
| 21V879000 12 Nov 2021 | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| 21V878000 12 Nov 2021 | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2021