Bentley Continental Flying Spur Recall R/2009/002: Centre Rear Seat Passenger May Not Be Fully Restrained, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 15 Jan 2009
- Launched
- 22
- vehicles in the UK
- RE09/01
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Bentley recalled Continental Flying Spur vehicles built between 1 August 2008 and 30 September 2008. The potential exists for the centre rear seatbelt upper guide bracket to distort in the event of a frontal impact. The dealer will replace the subject guide bracket with one which incorporates a revised design. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The potential exists for the centre rear seatbelt upper guide bracket to distort in the event of a frontal impact. This could result in the centre sear seat occupant travelling further forward than the design intent.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: CENTRE REAR SEAT PASSENGER MAY NOT BE FULLY RESTRAINED Defect: It has been identified that the potential exists for the centre rear seatbelt upper guide bracket to distort in the event of a frontal impact. This could result in the centre sear seat occupant travelling further forward than the design intent. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the subject guide bracket replaced with one which incorporates a revised design.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the centre sear seat occupant travelling further forward than the design intent.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the subject guide bracket with one which incorporates a revised design.
Are You Affected?
Continental Flying Spur built between 1 August 2008 and 30 September 2008 may be included. Bentley estimates 22 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 campaign code RE09/01 or the DVSA reference R/2009/002. 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 Flying Spur, Continental GTThe adhesive bond between the sunroof and the vehicle body does not meet specification | Low | R/2020/145 | |
| Continental Flying SpurGlass sunroof may detach | Low | R/2016/173 | |
| Continental Flying Spur, Continental GT, Continental GTCPossible loss of rear brake | Urgent | R/2013/110 | |
| Continental Flying Spur, Continental GTFuel may leak | Urgent | R/2008/080 | |
| Continental GT, Flying SpurIncorrect front passenger seat belt assemblies without an automatic locking retractor function (alr) may have been installed | Urgent | R/2022/078 |
This is one of 46 Bentley recalls in DVSA’s data. The Bentley recall launched before it was RCOMP/2008/009 on 5 Nov 2008, for fuel HOSE may fail. The one launched after it was R/2010/143 on 23 Sep 2010, for potential of pedestrian injury. You can also see every Bentley recall, all recalls launched in 2009 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2009/002, launched 15 January 2009. 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.