BENTLEY BENTAYGA 2021: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V276000

Make Model Year
BENTLEY BENTAYGA 2021
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-06-16 2021-04-21 2021-04-22

Manufacturers Involved: Bentley Motors, Ltd.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: RE21/17 (RB98)

Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 206

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Bentley Motors, Inc. "Bentley" is recalling certain 2021 Bentayga vehicles. The lock nut on the trailing arm of the rear axle may break due to stress corrosion.

Consequence

A broken lock nut may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Bentley will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lock nuts, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed on June 16, 2021. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE21/17 "RB98".

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.