BENTLEY BENTAYGA 2021: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V605000

Make Model Year
BENTLEY BENTAYGA 2021
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-09-30 2021-08-04 2021-08-05

Manufacturers Involved: Bentley Motors, Ltd.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: RE21/31 (RC13)

Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 33

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 208

Summary

Bentley Motors, Inc. "Bentley" is recalling certain 2021 Bentayga vehicles. The front passenger seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicles Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Consequence

An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the front passenger seat belt assemblies, and if necessary, replace the seat belts free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 30, 2021. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE21/31 "RC13".

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.