Bentley Continental Recall R/1995/062: Possible Failure Of Seat Belt Lower Attachment Rail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 18 Aug 1995
- Launched
- 151
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1995/062
- DVSA reference
Bentley recalled Continental vehicles built between 1 May 1993 and 30 July 1995. The front seat belt lower attachment rail may be of insufficient strength and could fail in the event of an accident. The dealer will replace the original seat belt attachment rail with a redesigned version. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The front seat belt lower attachment rail may be of insufficient strength and could fail in the event of an accident.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE FAILURE OF SEAT BELT LOWER ATTACHMENT RAIL Defect: The front seat belt lower attachment rail may be of insufficient strength and could fail in the event of an accident. Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles and replace the original seat belt attachment rail with a redesigned version.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: possible failure of seat belt lower attachment rail.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the original seat belt attachment rail with a redesigned version.
Are You Affected?
Continental built between 1 May 1993 and 30 July 1995 may be included. Bentley estimates 151 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Bentley, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Bentley.
- Book with any franchised Bentley dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/1995/062. See how to get a Bentley recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Continental, TurboPossible fouling of brake pipes | Urgent | R/1997/023 | |
| ContinentalPossible detachment of facia panel | Urgent | R/1997/022 | |
| Continental GT, Flying SpurIncorrect front passenger seat belt assemblies without an automatic locking retractor function (alr) may have been installed | Urgent | R/2022/078 | |
| Bentayga (7 Seat)Third row SEAT belt pillar d-loop upper anchorages may not fulfill legal requirements | Urgent | R/2020/074 | |
| MulsanneThe rear seat belt anchorage performance may not fulfil the load requirements on 5 seat configuration vehicles | Urgent | R/2019/008 |
This is one of 46 Bentley recalls in DVSA’s data. The one launched after it was R/1997/022 on 21 Mar 1997, for possible detachment of facia panel. You can also see every Bentley recall, all recalls launched in 1995 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/1995/062, launched 18 August 1995. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.