2004–2006 Bentley Continental Flying Spur, 2004–2006 Bentley Continental GT Recall: Air Bags
NHTSA campaign 08V072000 · Air Bags · filed Feb 15, 2008 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
BENTLEY IS RECALLING 4 MY 2004 AND 2006 CONTINENTAL GT AND CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR VEHICLES. THE REPLACEMENT AIR BAG TRIMMED COVERS HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH TETHERS OF AN INCORRECT LENGTH.
The risk
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THIS COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE AIR BAG ITSELF DURING DEPLOYMENT INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES.
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DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PASSENGER'S AIR BAG COVER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 11, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BENTLEY AT 1-800-777-6923.
BENTLEY RECALL NO. RE08/01.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Bentley | Continental Flying Spur | 2004, 2006 |
| Bentley | Continental GT | 2004, 2006 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 08V072000 (manufacturer number RE08/01). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.