NHTSA Recall 16V816000: Seats
Bentley Motors, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 378 vehicles. It affects 2017 Bentley Bentayga.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V816000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | RE16/32 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Report received | November 10, 2016 |
| Owner notification | January 3, 2017 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain model year 2017 Bentayga vehicles manufactured March 1, 2016, to September 30, 2016. During the assembly process, the affected vehicles may not have had the seat mechanism and instrument panel joints properly tightened.
Safety risk
If the seat mechanism and instrument panel joints were not tightened, they can loosen, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Bentley will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the seat mechanism and instrument panel joints, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in January 2017. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE16/32.
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 16V816000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Bentley Bentayga | 2017 |
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.