NHTSA Recall 15V688000: Cables (electrical system)
Bentley Motors, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 7,778 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Bentley Continental Flying Spur.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V688000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | RE15/15 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › 12V/24V/48V BATTERY › CABLES |
| Report received | October 21, 2015 |
| Owner notification | November 17, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Continental GT vehicles manufactured February 1, 2011, to April 30, 2014, 2012-2015 Continental GTC vehicles manufactured February 1, 2011, to June 30, 2014, 2012-2013 Continental Flying Spur vehicles manufactured March 31, 2011, to August 30, 2012, and 2014 Flying Spur vehicles manufactured February 28, 2013, to April 28, 2014. In the affected vehicles, a battery cable connection may be loose at the firewall.
Safety risk
A loose battery cable may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Bentley will notify owners, and dealers will replace the battery cable securing nut, free of charge. The recall began on November 17, 2015. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE15/15.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 15V688000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Bentley Continental Flying Spur | 2012, 2013 |
| Bentley Continental GT | 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Bentley Continental GT Cabrio | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Bentley Flying Spur | 2014 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.