Bentley Mulsanne recalled over injury risk

Recall date

January 15, 2019

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Bentley Motors, Ltd. recalls 2012–2018 Bentley Mulsanne

Recall number

19V033000

Brand / firm

Bentley

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 1,059 units

Why it was recalled

In the event of a crash, if the rear seat belt buckle detaches, the seat occupant would have an increased risk of injury.

What was recalled

Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Bentley Mulsanne vehicles. In the event of a crash, the rear seat belt anchor may detach from the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

What to do

Bentley will notify owners, and dealers will improve the strength of the rear seat belt mounting by adding an additional reinforcement panel to the body structure, free of charge. The recall began March 7, 2019. Owners may contact Bentley Customer Service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE 19/01.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.